Arthur Joseph LeBlanc ONS KC (born 1943)[1] is the 33rd and current lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia.[2]
Arthur LeBlanc | |
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![]() LeBlanc in 2020 | |
33rd Lieutenant 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 the Supreme 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 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
editJustice 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
editLeBlanc 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
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- ^ 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. July 17, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2018.