Honorifics in Canada are accorded to various office holders in government—in the federal, provincial, and municipal jurisdictions—as well as judges, members of the armed forces, and religious figures.
[2][3] Other individuals as determined by the King-in-Council, or as appointed to Privy Council of the United Kingdom prior to 1963 (see list below) Members of the Executive Council (provincial ministers) of three provinces Federally appointed judges Prior to 1963, the right to be styled the Right Honourable was associated with the membership of the Imperial Privy Council of the United Kingdom.
Former members who were honourably released after serving a minimum of 10 years may continue to use the rank title held at the time of release with the word "(Retired)" or abbreviation "(Ret'd)".
[11] Religions are free to use their own titles and honorifics, provided they do not contradict those used elsewhere in Canada.
This is seen in the use of the style His Excellency by Roman Catholic archbishops and bishops, which is not recognized by Canadian civil authorities.