List of lieutenant governors of Manitoba facts for kids
The Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba is a very important person in the province of Manitoba, Canada. They are the King's or Queen's representative in Manitoba. This means they act on behalf of the monarch, like King Charles III, in the province.
The job of the Lieutenant Governor is to make sure the government works properly and follows the rules. They officially open new sessions of the provincial parliament, give royal approval to new laws, and are the commander-in-chief of the province's military reserves. They also represent the province at many events and ceremonies.
The office of the Lieutenant Governor in Manitoba started when the province joined Canada in 1870. However, the role is a continuation of the first governorship of the Northwest Territories, which began in 1869.
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Lieutenant Governors of Manitoba: A Look at the Leaders
Manitoba has had many Lieutenant Governors since 1870. Each one has played a key role in the province's history. They work with the Premier of Manitoba, who is the head of the provincial government.
Early Leaders (1870-1900)
The first Lieutenant Governor was Adams George Archibald. He took office on May 20, 1870, and served until December 2, 1872. During his time, Manitoba was just starting as a province. He worked with early Premiers like Alfred Boyd and Marc-Amable Girard.
After Archibald, Alexander Morris became Lieutenant Governor from 1872 to 1877. He was followed by Joseph-Édouard Cauchon (1877-1882) and James Cox Aikins (1882-1888). These early leaders helped shape Manitoba's government and laws.
John Christian Schultz served from 1888 to 1895. He was followed by James Colebrooke Patterson (1895-1900). During this period, Queen Victoria was the monarch.
Leaders in the 20th Century
As the 20th century began, Sir Daniel Hunter McMillan took office in 1900 and served until 1911. He was the Lieutenant Governor when King Edward VII became monarch.
Sir Douglas Cameron served from 1911 to 1916, during the reign of King George V. He was followed by Sir James Albert Manning Aikins (1916-1926) and Theodore Arthur Burrows (1926-1929).
After a short period with an Administrator, James Duncan McGregor became Lieutenant Governor in 1929, serving until 1934. William Johnston Tupper then held the office from 1934 to 1940. During his term, King Edward VIII briefly reigned before King George VI took the throne.
Roland Fairbairn McWilliams was Lieutenant Governor from 1940 to 1953. He served through the end of King George VI's reign and into the beginning of Queen Elizabeth II's reign.
Modern Era Leaders (1950s-Present)
John Stewart McDiarmid served from 1953 to 1960, followed by Errick Willis (1960-1965) and Richard Spink Bowles (1965-1970).
William John McKeag was Lieutenant Governor from 1970 to 1976. He was followed by Francis Lawrence Jobin (1976-1981) and Pearl McGonigal (1981-1986). Pearl McGonigal was the first woman to hold this important position in Manitoba.
George Johnson served from 1986 to 1993. Then, Yvon Dumont became Lieutenant Governor from 1993 to 1999.
Peter Liba held the office from 1999 to 2004. He was followed by John Harvard (2004-2009) and Philip S. Lee (2009-2015).
Janice Filmon served as Lieutenant Governor from 2015 to 2022. She was the second woman to hold the position. During her term, King Charles III became the new monarch.
The current Lieutenant Governor is Anita Neville. She took office on October 24, 2022, and continues to serve the people of Manitoba.
Images for kids
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The official badge of the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba.
See also
- Office-holders of Canada
- Canadian incumbents by year
