J. Michel Doyon

Joseph Michel Doyon KC AdE (born April 22, 1943) is a Canadian lawyer, historian, and author who served as the 29th lieutenant governor of Quebec.

He assumed office on September 24, 2015 and was succeeded by Manon Jeannotte on January 25, 2024.

[2][3] Doyon previously served as the 144th head of the Bar of Quebec for the 2007–2008 term.

[6] He is also an Advocatus Emeritus of the Barreau du Québec and a Knight of Justice and Vice-Prior of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem.

[6][7] Doyon recited his oath as the new lieutenant governor on September 24, 2015, in the Legislative Council chamber of the Parliament of Québec, in a ceremony that was boycotted by the opposition Parti Québécois.