PM announces Committee to select the new Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba

Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that the five members of the Advisory Committee on Vice-Regal Appointments are now in place to begin the search for appropriate candidates to fill the position of Lieutenant Governor for Manitoba. This is in keeping with the non-partisan process to select Lieutenant Governors announced by the Prime Minister in November 2012.

The two temporary members of the Advisory Committee for Manitoba, Gregg Hanson and Lila Goodspeed, will join permanent members Kevin MacLeod (Chair), Robert Watt and Dr. Jacques Monet for this process. Gregg Hanson has significant experience in finance, accounting and charity fundraising, while Lila Goodspeed has expertise in education, women’s rights, and volunteering in Canada. Also, both individuals have been recognized for their contributions to their communities in a multitude of capacities and bring a strong knowledge of Manitoba to the process.

The Advisory Committee will consult with a wide range of stakeholders on prospective candidates and provide advice to the Prime Minister on the progress of committee deliberations. As a final step, the Advisory Committee will present a report to the Prime Minister with a shortlist of proposed candidates for consideration.

Quick Facts

• In November 2012, Prime Minister Harper announced the creation of a permanent new Advisory Committee on Vice-Regal Appointments.
• The non-partisan Advisory Committee is responsible for providing the Prime Minister with non-binding recommendations on the selection of the Governor General, Lieutenant Governors and Territorial Commissioners.
• In addition to the Chair and the two permanent members, the Advisory Committee will include two temporary members who will be chosen from the jurisdiction of appointment in the case of Lieutenant Governor and Territorial Commissioner vacancies.

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“Our Government is proud to have put in place a process for selecting Lieutenant Governors based solely on merit. I am delighted to welcome Gregg Hanson and Lila Goodspeed as new members of the Advisory Committee on Vice-Regal Appointments. Their in-depth knowledge of the province will complement the expertise of the permanent members of the Committee thus ensuring that suitable candidates are found to fill the position of Lieutenant Governor for Manitoba.” – Prime Minister Stephen Harper

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• November 4, 2012 – PM announces new Advisory Committee on Vice-Regal Appointments