Anita Neville
Anita Ruth Neville PC OM (born July 22, 1942) is a Canadian politician from Manitoba, who has served as the province's 26th lieutenant governor since 2022. She was also a Liberal member of the House of Commons of Canada, first being elected in the general election of 2000. She was re-elected in 2004, 2006, and 2008. After serving for more than ten years, she lost her seat in the election of 2011.
Her Honour the Honourable Anita Neville PC OM | |
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Neville in 2023 | |
| 26th Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba | |
| Assumed office October 24, 2022 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Governor General | Mary Simon |
| Premier | Heather Stefanson Wab Kinew |
| Preceded by | Janice Filmon |
| Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre | |
| In office November 27, 2000 – May 2, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd Axworthy |
| Succeeded by | Joyce Bateman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 22, 1942 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal |
| Profession | Economic development consultant, public servant |
In 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, through Governor General Mary Simon, appointed Neville to succeed Janice Filmon as lieutenant governor of Manitoba. She is the first Jewish lieutenant governor of Manitoba and the third who is female.
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