The Honourable Janet Austin, O.B.C., reflects on her tenure as 30th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia as Wendy Cocchia, C.M., O.B.C., LL.D. (Hon), is announced as the province’s 31st Lieutenant Governor.
“I am deeply honoured to be appointed as the 31st Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, a role that is both a privilege and a profound responsibility,” said Wendy Cocchia. “I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Janet Austin for her exceptional service and the significant contributions she has made over the past six years.”
“It has been the honour of a lifetime to serve as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia for close to seven years,” said Her Honour Janet Austin. “Throughout my term, I have been heartened by the resilience, generosity, and diversity of British Columbians, and inspired by the potential of our province. I am delighted to extend my warmest good wishes to Lieutenant Governor Designate, Wendy Cocchia, whose leadership and record of exemplary community service will continue to strengthen the bonds that unite us.”
Details regarding the installation ceremony in 2025 will follow.
