VICTORIA – The Honourable Judith Guichon has offered her congratulations to Ms. Janet Austin O.B.C, on the announcement of her appointment to be the 30th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.

“I am so pleased to welcome Janet Austin as the next Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. As someone who has dedicated her career to championing women’s equality and social change, she is a wonderful choice to represent Her Majesty The Queen in this great province,” said Guichon. “Ms. Austin will continue to inspire and connect British Columbians in this role.”

The Honourable Judith Guichon will remain Lieutenant Governor until the installation of Ms. Austin in the coming weeks.

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