Savage named lieutenant governor by prime minister
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has named Savage the new Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, to replace the outgoing Arthur LeBlanc.
Mike Savage, a seasoned politician with six electoral wins at both the federal and municipal levels, has secured a new role at the provincial level—this time without needing any campaign signs.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that Savage will become the new Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia, succeeding Arthur LeBlanc.
“He is a passionate public servant and an experienced leader, and I am confident that he will continue to serve Nova Scotians well and make important contributions in his new role,” Trudeau said in a statement.
Savage served as the Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour for seven years and held the position of Halifax Regional Municipality’s mayor for 12 years. Originally from Belfast, Northern Ireland, he immigrated to Canada with his family at the age of six.
Lieutenant governors are appointed by the governor general on the prime minister’s recommendation and typically serve terms of at least five years.
Halifax residents will head to the polls on Saturday to elect a new mayor. As a parting gesture, Savage was awarded lifetime donairs by Sicilian Pizza and the Downtown Halifax Business Commission.
