Prime Minister announces new lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced the appointment of Mike Savage as Nova Scotia’s new lieutenant governor.

Mike Savage is a respected former parliamentarian, mayor and business leader with a lifelong commitment to serving the people of Nova Scotia. He was Member of Parliament for Dartmouth-Cole Harbor for seven years and Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality for 12 years. Throughout his career, he has been an advocate for social inclusion and the rights of people with disabilities, economic growth and accessibility, and climate change action and mitigation.

The Prime Minister thanks the outgoing Lieutenant Governor, the Honorable Arthur J. LeBlanc, for his service to the people of Nova Scotia and Canada.

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“I congratulate Mike Savage on his appointment as Nova Scotia’s new lieutenant governor. He is a passionate public servant and experienced leader, and I am confident he will continue to serve Nova Scotians well and make important contributions in his new role.”

Quick Facts

• Lieutenant Governors are the personal representatives of His Majesty the King of Canada in their respective provinces. They carry out 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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