Friday December 20, 2024 | VICTORIA, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the appointment of Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia as the new Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. She is now the 31st Lieutenant Governor of BC.
The Prime Minister thanked the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Janet Austin, for her service to the people of British Columbia and to Canada. Austin was sworn in as the province’s 30th Lieutenant Governor in 2018, having now served beyond the minimum five-year term.
“Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia is a respected entrepreneur in Canada’s hospitality industry and a dedicated community leader and philanthropist,” as stated in a news release from the prime minister’s office.
“A trusted advisor to business associations and community organizations, she is also the co-founder of the Pacific Autism Family Network, which supports neurodivergent people and their families,” said the PMO about Lisogar-Cocchia.
“She has received recognitions that include the Order of Canada, the Order of British Columbia, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, the King Charles III Coronation Medal, and two honorary doctorates.
About the LG role:
- Lieutenant Governors are the personal representatives of His Majesty The King of Canada in their respective provinces. They fulfill the roles and functions of the Crown, including granting Royal Assent to provincial laws.
- Lieutenant Governors are appointed by the Governor General of Canada on the recommendation of the Prime Minister. They serve terms of at least five years.
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