How To Address the Premier of a Canadian Province?

On Saturday, I will be formally introduced to the Premier of Manitoba. I’ve been unable to find the correct “greeting”. Would you be kind enough to tell me how I should refer to this individual when meeting him?
– Katie S.

Dear Ms. S.:
I include that form on page 308 of my book. Premiers of Canadian provinces are most formally addressed in conversation simply by their office.
So in conversation the most formal response is:
Premier, it is a pleasure to meet you.
Not sure why Canadian’s don’t use Premier (name) … but none of the references suggest it.
Canadians also address their premiers as Mr./Ms. (name).
So less formally it would also be acceptable to say:
Mr. Selinger, it is a pleasure to meet you.
– Robert Hickey www.formsofaddress.info

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