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Proper protocols for addressing the mayor, councillors and dignitaries are as follows.
When introducing: His Worship Mayor Andrew Knack, Mayor of Edmonton
In correspondence:
His Worship Andrew Knack
Mayor, City of Edmonton
2nd Floor, City Hall
1 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, AB T5J 2R7
Salutation: Sir
In conversation or at official occasions: "Your Worship" (formal) or "Mayor Last Name" (less formal).
When introducing: Councillor First Name Last Name
In correspondence: Councillor First Name Last Name
In conversation or at official occasions: Councillor Last Name
| Mailing Address | Salutation | In conversation |
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Lieutenant Governor of a Alberta* Lieutenant Governor of Alberta |
Your Honour or My dear Lieutenant Governor: |
"Your Honour" first, then "Sir" or "Madam" or "Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)" |
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Spouse of a Lieutenant Governor* (full name) |
Your Honour: or Dear Mrs./Mr./Mx. (name): |
"Your Honour" first, then "Madam/Mrs./Mr./Mx.(name)" |
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Former Lieutenant Governor (full name) |
Dear Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss/Mx. (name): |
"Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)" |
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Premier of Alberta (full name), M.L.A. |
Dear Premier: | "Premier" first, then "Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)" |
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Provincial cabinet ministers (full name), M.L.A. |
Dear Minister: Dear Colleague: (between colleagues) |
"Minister" first, then "Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)" |
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Judges of Superior Courts (full name) |
Dear Mr./Madam/Mx. Justice (name): | "Mr./Madam/Mx. Justice (name)" |
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Chief judges / judges of provincial courts (full name) |
Dear Chief Judge/Judge (name): | "Judge (name)" |
| Members of a provincial legislative assembly Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. First Name Last Name M.L.A. Address Note: Members of the King's Privy Council retain the title "Honourable" for life and use the initials "P.C." after their name. M.L.A.: all provinces/territories except for: - Ontario (M.P.P.) - Quebec (M.N.A.) - Newfoundland (M.H.A.) |
Dear Mr./Mrs./ Ms./Miss/Mx. (name), |
"Mr./Mrs./Ms./Miss/Mx. (name)" |
Closing Salutations for all Dignitaries: Sincerely