Acadian journalist appointed lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau contiguous announced the assignment of a erstwhile writer and women’s rights advocator arsenic the adjacent lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick.

Louise Imbeault was a newsman for Radio-Canada Acadie, wherever Trudeau says she “promoted” Acadian civilization crossed the world.

Her enactment earned her galore honours, including being named to the Order of New Brunswick and the Order of Canada.

Premier Susan Holt congratulated Imbeault connected her assignment arsenic the province’s 33rd lieutenant-governor, saying her inheritance successful journalism, la Francophonie, civilization and societal justness volition assistance her bring acquisition and knowing to her caller role.

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Trudeau and Holt thanked outgoing Lt.-Gov. Brenda Murphy for her work implicit the past 5 years.

The lieutenant-governor is charged with granting royal assent to provincial laws arsenic a typical of the Crown, and is appointed by the Governor General connected the proposal of the premier minister.

This study by The Canadian Press was archetypal published Nov. 15, 2024.