“ General duties And he shall be charged generally with such other duties as may at any time be assigned by the Governor in Council to the Attomey General of Canada.
Appointment. 4. The Governor may also appoint a “Deputy of the Minister of Justice” who shall be charged, under the Minister of Justice,
with the performance of the departmental duties of The Minister of Justice and of The Attorney General of Canada, and with the control and management of the officers, clerks and servants of the Department, and with such other powers and duties as may be assigned to him by the Governor in Council. ”

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