Janet Austin

Janet Edna Merivale Austin (born ) is a Canadian former nonprofit sector executive and public servant who is the 30th and current Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, having served since April 24, 2018. She is the viceregal representative of Queen Elizabeth II in the province of British Columbia. Prior to her appointment as Lieutenant Governor, she spent 15 years as CEO of YWCA Metro Vancouver.
Austin was appointed by Governor General Julie Payette, on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She is the third woman to serve as BC's viceroy, after Judith Guichon and Iona Campagnolo.