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Janet Edna Merivale Austin OBC (born 1956 or 1957)[1] is a Canadian former nonprofit sector executive and public servant who is the 30th lieutenant governor of British Columbia, having served since 2018.[3] She is the viceregal representative of King Charles III in the province of British Columbia. Prior to her appointment as Lieutenant Governor, she spent 15 years as CEO of YWCA Metro Vancouver.[4]
Janet Austin | |
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 Austin in 2014 | |
| 30th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia | |
| Assumed office April 24, 2018 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
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| Preceded by | Judith Guichon |
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| Born | 1956 or 1957 (age 67–68)[1] Calgary, Alberta, Canada[2] |
| Spouse | Ashley Chester |
| Alma mater | University of Calgary |
Austin was appointed by Governor General Julie Payette, on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.[5]
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] |
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References
edit- ^ a b "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".
- ^ "The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia". Government House. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Janet Austin, CEO, YWCA Metro Vancouver". Archived from the original on 25 April 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- ^ "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". 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.
- ^ "The Public Register of Arms, Flags, and Badges of Canada". 12 November 2020.