Russell Mirasty | |
|---|---|
| 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan | |
| Assumed office July 18, 2019 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Governors General | Julie Payette Mary Simon |
| Premier | Scott Moe |
| Preceded by | W. Thomas Molloy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 or 1957 (age 66–67)[1] La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Alma mater | RCMP Academy, Depot Division |
| Profession | Police officer (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) |
Russell Mirasty SOM MSM (born 1956 or 1957) is the 23rd and current lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan. He was appointed by Governor General Julie Payette, on the constitutional advice of the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, on July 17, 2019. Mirasty was sworn in on July 18,[2] filling the vacancy in the position left when W. Thomas Molloy died in office on July 2.[3]
As lieutenant governor, Mirasty is the viceregal representative of Charles III of Canada in Saskatchewan. He was the first Indigenous person appointed to this office.[4]
- ^ The Canadian Press (19 July 2019). "Former head of RCMP in Saskatchewan named province's lieutenant-governor". La Ronge Now. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
- ^ "Premier Scott Moe Announces Swearing In Date For New Lieutenant Governor", Government of Saskatchewan News Release, July 17, 2019.
- ^ "Lieutenant Governor Molloy dies following battle with cancer", CTV, July 2, 2019.
- ^ Former top Sask. cop Russell Mirasty named province's new Lt.-Gov., CBC, July 17, 2019.
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