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Janet Austin Installed As B.C.'s Newest Lieutenant Governor

The Canadian Press, 25 Apr, 2018 12:08 PM

VICTORIA — The former head of multiple community organizations has been sworn in as British Columbia's newest lieutenant governor.

Janet Austin officially took on the role of the Queen's representative in B.C. on Tuesday with a ceremony in Victoria.

Following the event, the new lieutenant governor inspected a 100-person guard of honour and received a 15-gun salute.

Austin previously worked as the CEO of the Metro Vancouver YWCA, the executive director of Big Sisters of B.C. Lower Mainland, and for B.C. Housing.

I join all British Columbians in welcoming @LGJanetAustin as our new Lieutenant Governor and Queen’s representative in British Columbia. #bcpoli
— John Horgan (@jjhorgan) April 24, 2018

She brings an extraordinary list of accomplishments and tireless advocacy for people in British Columbia to this appointment.

We are truly fortunate to have such an accomplished and engaged leader to fulfill this important role. #bcpoli
— John Horgan (@jjhorgan) April 24, 2018

Premier John Horgan says she brings an "extraordinary list of accomplishments and tireless advocacy" to the appointment.

Austin is the province's 30th lieutenant governor and follows Judith Guichon, who held the post for six years.

Guichon praised her successor when the appointment was announced earlier this year.

"As someone who has dedicated her career to championing women's equality and social change, she is a wonderful choice to represent Her Majesty the Queen in this great province,'' Guichon said in a news release. "Ms. Austin will continue to inspire and connect British Columbians in this role.''

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