| Louise ImbeaultONB | |
|---|---|
 Imbeault in 2019 | |
| Lieutenant Governor-designate of New Brunswick | |
| Assuming office | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Premier | Susan Holt |
| Succeeding | Brenda Murphy |
Louise Imbeault O.C, O.N.B, is a Canadian journalist, women's rights advocate, who will be the 33rd lieutenant governor of New Brunswick.
On November 15, 2024, Imbeault's appointment by Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada (representing Charles III, King of Canada), on the advice of Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, as the 33rd lieutenant governor of New Brunswick was announced.
Prior to her appointment as lieutenant governor, she worked for Radio-Canada for over 30 years, during which she became director of Radio-Canada Atlantique, later renamed Radio-Canada Acadie, in 1996. During the 1984 and 1986 UNESCO general conferences, she served as the Canadian representative on the Women's Rights Commission.
In June 2018, she became the chancellor of the Université de Moncton. She received the Order of New Brunswick in 2018, as well as the Order of Canada in 2023.
References
- ^ Farley, San (November 15, 2024). "Louise Imbeault named next lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick". CBC News. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- "Prime Minister announces new Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick". Prime Minister of Canada. November 15, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ "2018 Order of New Brunswick recipients". Government of New Brunswick. August 18, 2010. Retrieved November 15, 2024.