Arthur LeBlanc
His Honour The Honourable Arthur Joseph LeBlanc | |
|---|---|
 LeBlanc and Patsy LeBlanc, January 2020 | |
| 33rd Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia | |
| Assumed office June 28, 2017 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | |
| Premier | Stephen McNeil Iain Rankin Tim Houston |
| Preceded by | John James Grant |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia | |
| In office 1998 – June 28, 2017 | |
| Nominated by | Jean Chrétien |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1943 (age 77–78) West Arichat, Nova Scotia |
| Spouse(s) | Rosemarie Patricia Lirette |
| Children | three sons |
| Alma mater | St. Francis Xavier University Dalhousie University |
| Profession | Lawyer, judge |
Arthur Joseph LeBlanc ONS QC (born 1943)[1] is the 33rd and current Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.[2]
Early life and education[]
Born in West Arichat, Nova Scotia, LeBlanc attended St. Francis Xavier University, in 1964 with a Bachelor of Commerce Degree and also a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Dalhousie University in 1968. He was admitted to the bar in November 1968.[1]
Legal career[]
Justice LeBlanc practiced law for 25 years, He concentrated his practice in civil litigation. In 1983, Justice LeBlanc was appointed as Queen's Counsel.[1] In 1998, he was appointed as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia on the advice of Prime Minister of Canada Jean Chrétien[1]
As Lieutenant Governor[]
LeBlanc was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia on June 14, 2017, by Governor General of Canada David Johnston on the Constitutional advice of Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau.[1] LeBlanc was sworn in on June 28, 2017.
Personal life[]
He is married to Rosemarie Patricia and together they have three sons.[3]
Coat of Arms[]
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[]
- ^ a b c d e "Biographical Notes". Prime Minister of Canada's Office. June 14, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
- ^ "Prime Minister announces new Lieutenant Governor and new Territorial Commissioner". Prime Minister of Canada's Office. June 14, 2017. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
- ^ "His Honour's Biography". Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 13 January 2018.
| Governors at Annapolis Royal (1710–1749) | |
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| Governors at Halifax (1749–1786) | |
| Lieutenant-governors of Cape Breton Island (1784–1820) | |
| Lieutenant-governors of Nova Scotia before responsible government (1786–1848) | |
| Lieutenant-governors between responsible government and Confederation (1848–1867) | |
| Post-Confederation (1867–present) | |
Lieutenant-governors who served in the absence of governors are listed in parentheses. Acting administrators are listed in italics. | |
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