Janet Austin


Janet Edna Merivale Austin 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.

Honours



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Order of British Columbia
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee MedalCanadian version
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee MedalCanadian version
King Charles III Coronation MedalCanadian version
Doctor of Laws, honoris causaRoyal Roads University