Salma Lakhani
Salma Lakhani | |
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| 19th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta | |
| Assumed office TBD | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
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| Preceded by | Lois Mitchell |
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| Born | Uganda |
| Spouse | Zaheer Lakhani[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Alma mater | University of Manchester |
Salma Lakhani will be the 19th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. Her appointment as Lieutenant Governor was made by Governor General of Canada Julie Payette on the Constitutional advice of Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, effective upon the swearing of the oath of allegiance and oath of office. She will be the viceregal representative of Queen Elizabeth II of Canada in the Province of Alberta. Lakhani will be the first South Asian and the first person of the Muslim faith in Canadian history to hold a viceregal office.[2][3]
References
- ^ Kellogg, Alan (June 9, 2007). "Lifetime of service rewards distinguished doctor". Edmonton Journal. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ "Prime Minister announces new Lieutenant Governor for Alberta". Prime Minister of Canada.
- ^ Staff writer (June 30, 2020). "Salma Lakhani named lieutenant-governor of Alberta, first Muslim in Canadian history to hold role". Calgary Herald. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
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