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Janet Edna Merivale Austin OBC (born 1956 or 1957)[1] was the 30th lieutenant governor of British Columbia, having served from 2018 to 2025.[4] She was the viceregal representative of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III in the province of British Columbia.
Janet Austin | |
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 Austin in 2014 | |
| 30th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia | |
| In office April 24, 2018 – January 30, 2025 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Governors General | |
| Premier | |
| Preceded by | Judith Guichon |
| Succeeded by | Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 or 1957 (age 69–70)[1] |
| Spouse | Ashley Chester |
| University of Calgary[3] | |
Austin was appointed by Governor General Julie Payette, on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.[5]
She is also a former nonprofit sector executive and public servant who spent 15 years as CEO of YWCA Metro Vancouver, as well serving on the boards of the Council for Early Child Development, the Women’s Health Research Institute and the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation.[3]
Honours
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Order of British Columbia | [6] | |
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Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal | Canadian version | [7] |
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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal | Canadian version | [8] |
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King Charles III Coronation Medal | Canadian version | [9] |
| Doctor of Laws, honoris causa | Royal Roads University | [10] |
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References
edit- 1 2 "Janet Austin takes lessons learned as head of YWCA to Government House and Lieutenant-Governor job".
- ↑ "YWCA Metro Vancouver CEO is B.C.'s new lieutenant-governor".
- 1 2 "Janet Austin OBC Honourary Patron & Lieutenant Governor of BC". Nature Trust Canada. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
- ↑ "The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia". Government House. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ↑ "Janet Austin appointed as B.C.'s new lieutenant governor". CBC News. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ↑ "Janet Austin installed as B.C.'s newest lieutenant governor". CBC News. 24 April 2018.
- ↑ "Ms. Janet Austin - Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee Medal (2002)". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ↑ "Janet Austin - Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)". The Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ↑ "Governor General hosts inaugural presentation of King Charles III Coronation Medal". Governor General of Canada. 6 May 2024.
- ↑ "Leading with hope: Recognizing the Honourable Janet Austin". Royal Roads University. 10 June 2025.
- ↑ "The Public Register of Arms, Flags, and Badges of Canada". 12 November 2020.