OTTAWA,
ON, Oct. 13, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of
Mike Savage as the new Lieutenant
Governor of Nova Scotia.
Mike Savage is a respected former
parliamentarian, mayor, and business leader with a lifelong
commitment to serving the people of Nova
Scotia. He was the Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole
Harbour for seven years and the Mayor of Halifax Regional
Municipality for 12 years. Throughout his career, he has been
a champion for social inclusion and disability rights, economic
growth and affordability, and climate change action and
mitigation.
The Prime Minister thanks the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, the
Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, for his service to the
people of Nova Scotia and to
Canada.
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"I congratulate Mike Savage
on his appointment as the new Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. He is a passionate public servant
and an experienced leader, and I am confident that he will continue
to serve Nova Scotians well and make important contributions in his
new role."
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau,
Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- 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.
Biographical Note
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SOURCE Prime Minister's Office