Janet Edna Merivale Austin OBC (born 1956 or 1957)[1] is a Canadian former nonprofit sector executive and public servant who was the 30th lieutenant governor of British Columbia, having served from 2018 to 2025.

[3] She was the viceregal representative of Queen Elizabeth II and King Charles III in the province of British Columbia.

Prior to her appointment as Lieutenant Governor, she spent 15 years as CEO of YWCA Metro Vancouver.

[4] Austin was appointed by Governor General Julie Payette, on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

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