Governor General
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The Governor-General is the person who represents the Crown in many Commonwealth countries including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica and Barbados. While the position is mostly a ceremonial one, the Governor-General does have certain political powers including the right to dissolve Parliament.