Arthur Joseph LeBlancONSKC(born 1943)[1]is the 33rd and currentlieutenant governor of Nova Scotia.[2]
Arthur LeBlanc | |
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33rdLieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia | |
Assumed office June 28, 2017 | |
Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
Governors General | |
Premier | Stephen McNeil Iain Rankin Tim Houston |
Preceded by | John James Grant |
Justice of theSupreme Court of Nova Scotia | |
In office 1998 – June 28, 2017 | |
Nominated by | Jean Chrétien |
Personal details | |
Born | Arthur Joseph LeBlanc 1943 (age 80–81) West Arichat,Nova Scotia,Canada |
Spouse | Rosemarie Patricia Lirette |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | St. Francis Xavier University Dalhousie University |
Profession | Lawyer,judge |
Early life and education
editBorn inWest Arichat,Nova Scotia,LeBlanc attendedSt. Francis Xavier University,in 1964 with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and also a Bachelor of Laws Degree fromDalhousie Universityin 1968. He was admitted to the bar in November 1968.[1]
Legal career
editJustice LeBlanc practiced law for 25 years, He concentrated his practice in civil litigation. In 1983, Justice LeBlanc was appointed asQueen's Counsel.[1]In 1998, he was appointed as a Justice of theSupreme Court of Nova Scotiaon the advice ofPrime Minister of CanadaJean Chrétien[1]
As Lieutenant Governor
editLeBlanc was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia on June 14, 2017, byGovernor General of CanadaDavid Johnstonon theConstitutional adviceofPrime Minister of CanadaJustin Trudeau.[1]LeBlanc was sworn in on June 28, 2017.
Personal life
editHe is married to Rosemarie Patricia and together they have three sons.[3]
Honor & Awards
editRibbon | Description | Post-nominal letters | Notes |
Knight/Dame of the Order of St. John | KStJ | ||
Order of Nova Scotia | ONS | ||
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal | Canadian version | ||
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal | Nova Scotia version | ||
King Charles III Coronation Medal | Canadian version |
Coat of arms
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The balance is a symbol of justice and refers to His Honour’s career as a lawyer and a judge. The ship’s wheel connects the design to the ship in the arms. The maple leaves allude to his service to Canada, and the treble clefs indicate Their Honours’ support for the arts. The blue jay is a local bird species. The mayflowers are the provincial flower of Nova Scotia. |
References
edit- ^abcde"Biographical Notes".Prime Minister of Canada's Office.June 14, 2017.RetrievedFebruary 16,2012.
- ^"Prime Minister announces new Lieutenant Governor and new Territorial Commissioner".Prime Minister of Canada's Office.June 14, 2017.RetrievedJune 14,2017.
- ^"His Honour's Biography".Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.July 17, 2014.RetrievedJanuary 13,2018.
- ^LeBlanc wears hisKing Charles III Coronation Medalmedal ahead of hisQueen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.[1]