Adedokun Waliyu 
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Edith Dumont, an educator and community advocate, has been appointed as the new lieutenant-governor for Ontario.
Dumont will be the first Franco-Ontarian lieutenant-governor in the province’s history when she assumes office.
In a written statement issued today, Trudeau says Dumont has dedicated her career to supporting Francophone communities in Ontario, Canada, and around the world.
Dumont has worked as a special education teacher, a school principal, and an executive.
She was also the first woman to lead the Conseil des ecoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario.
“I want to congratulate Ms. Edith Dumont on her appointment as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario,” reads a statement from Premier Doug Ford. “I look forward to working with her to build a brighter future for all Ontarians and wish her the best of luck in her new role.”
“I also want to express my gratitude to outgoing Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, for her years of dedicated service to the people of Ontario.”
Trudeau’s office says the prime minister thanked outgoing Lt.-Gov. Elizabeth Dowdeswell for her service, which he said has had a lasting impact.
