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president Hist. 
n. a person charged with administering the affairs of a province during the absence of the governor general or lieutenant-governor or in the interim between the departure of one governor and the arrival of his successor. In full, President of the Council or Province.
- 1797 (1906) By a Proclamation of His Excellency Peter Russell, President of the Province of Upper Canada, dated the eleventh day of October one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, the meeting of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly stands prorogued to the thirtieth day of November, next ensuing.
- 1842 Mr. Sullivan continues as President of the Council, Mr. Daly Secretary for Canada East, and Mr. Harrison holds the same office for Canada West.
- 1891 In Upper Canada, General Brock was acting Lieutenant Governor, or President of the Council, during the absence in England of Mr. Francis Gore.
- 1797 (1906) By a Proclamation of His Excellency Peter Russell, President of the Province of Upper Canada, dated the eleventh day of October one thousand seven hundred and ninety-seven, the meeting of the Legislative Council and House of Assembly stands prorogued to the thirtieth day of November, next ensuing.