Longtime community advocate Janet Austin has been named British Columbia’s new Lieutenant Governor.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment on Tuesday morning.
“Ms. Austin is an outstanding leader who has dedicated her career to improving the lives of others,” said Trudeau in a statement.
He added that Austin’s advocacy work has helped “countless” Canadians and makes her an excellent choice for the position.
“I know she will work hard to represent the province, and its people, well.”
Austin replaces outgoing Lieutenant Governor, Judith Guichon, who has held the position since 2012.
She has been the CEO of the YWCA Metro Vancouver for the past 15 years. Before that, she was the Executive Director of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland and worked for BC Housing.
Austin will be the province’s 30th lieutenant governor.
