Janet Austin
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia from 2018 to 2025
Janet Edna Merivale Austin OBC (born 1956 or 1957) was the 30th lieutenant governor of British Columbia, having served from 2018 to 2025. She was the viceregal representative of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III in the province of British Columbia.
Austin was appointed by Governor General Julie Payette, on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
She is also a former nonprofit sector executive and public servant who spent 15 years as CEO of YWCA Metro Vancouver, as well serving on the boards of the Council for Early Child Development, the Women's Health Research Institute and the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation.
01Honours
| Ribbon | Description | Notes | Refs. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order of British Columbia | |||
| Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal | Canadian version | ||
| Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal | Canadian version | ||
| King Charles III Coronation Medal | Canadian version | ||
| Doctor of Laws, honoris causa | Royal Roads University |
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- Prakash Javadekar meeting the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, Ms. Janet Austin and explains the significant educational reforms currently underway in India, in Victoria, Canada.JPG by Ministry of Education, GODL-India
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