Janet Austin
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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30th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia | |
Assumed office April 24, 2018 | |
Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
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Premier | |
Preceded by | Judith Guichon |
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Born | 1956 or 1957 (age 66–67)[1] Calgary, Alberta, Canada[2] |
Spouse | Ashley Chester |
Alma mater | University of Calgary |

Austin meeting the Indian politician Prakash Javadekar in 2018
Austin was appointed by Governor General Julie Payette, on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.[5]
Honours
- Order of British Columbia, 2016 (also Chancellor of the Order during her term as Lieutenant Governor, 2018–present)
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal, 2002[6]
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, 2012[7]
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References
- "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
- "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.
- The Golden Jubilee Medal
- The Diamond Jubilee Medal
- "The Public Register of Arms, Flags, and Badges of Canada". 12 November 2020.
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