Edith Dumont OOnt (born 1964) is a Canadian educator who has served as the lieutenant governor of Ontario since November 14, 2023, the 30th since Confederation.
Edith Dumont | |
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 Dumont in 2023 | |
| 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario | |
| Assumed office November 14, 2023 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Governor General | Mary Simon |
| Premier | Doug Ford |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Dowdeswell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada |
| Spouse |
Tony Viscardi (m. 1993) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Website | www |
Early life and education
editDumont was born in 1964 in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec.[1][2] She was educated at the University of Ottawa, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in psychology in 1985 and a Master of Education (MEd) in 1997, the Université de Montréal, completing a specialization in psychology in 1986, and the Université du Québec en Outaouais, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in orthopedagogy in 1988.[3][2]
Career
editDumont worked for the Conseil des écoles publiques de l'Est de l'Ontario for 30 years, becoming its director of education and secretary-treasurer.[4] She was the first woman to lead the board. From April 2020 until her viceregal appointment, she served as vice-president of partnerships, communities and international relations at the Université de l'Ontario français in Toronto.[3][5][6] She has served on the boards of the Regroupement national des directions générales de l’éducation, Office des télécommunications éducatives de langue française de l’Ontario and the Ottawa Network for Education.[3]
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
editOn August 3, 2023, Dumont's appointment by Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada (representing Charles III, King of Canada), on the advice of Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, as the 30th lieutenant governor of Ontario was announced.[7][8] She is the first Franco-Ontarian lieutenant governor[6][9] and the fourth woman to serve in the position, after Pauline Mills McGibbon, Hilary Weston, and Elizabeth Dowdeswell.
Dumont was sworn-in during a ceremony in the legislative chamber at the Ontario Legislative Building on November 14, 2023.[10][11][12][13] She was received in audience by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on November 20, 2024.[14]
Personal life
editSince 1993, Dumont has been married to Tony Viscardi, an aerospace engineer and former officer in the Canadian Armed Forces.[15] They have three children: Éloïse, Antoine and Gabrielle.[3]
Titles, styles and honours
edit| Viceregal styles of Edith Dumont (2023–) | |
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| Reference style | Her Honour the Honourable |
| Spoken style | Your Honour |
As a lieutenant governor in Canada, from November 14, 2023, Dumont is entitled to be styled "The Honourable" for life and "Her Honour" while in office.[16][17]
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National honours
edit| Jurisdiction | Date | Honour | Ribbon | Post-nominal letters |
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 Ontario
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November 14, 2023 – present | Chancellor of the Order of Ontario[a][18] |
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| Member of the Order of Ontario[15] | OOnt | |||
 Canada
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Vice Prior of the Priory of Canada of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem[a][19] |
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| Dame of Justice of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem[19] | DStJ[b] | |||
| May 6, 2024 | King Charles III Coronation Medal (Canadian version)[20] |
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Foreign honours
edit| Country | Date | Appointment | Ribbon | Post-nominal letters |
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 France
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2018 | Chevalier of the Ordre des Palmes académiques[3][21] |
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Honorary appointments
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November 14, 2023 – present: Colonel of the Regiment, The Queen's York Rangers (1st American Regiment)[a][22]- November 14, 2023 – present: Honorary Commissioner, Ontario Provincial Police[a][23]
Non-national honours and awards
edit- 2021: Médaille de l'Ordre de la Pléiade de l'Ontario by l'Organisation internationale de la Francophonie[24]
- 2020: Prix Bernard Grandmaître by le conseil régional d'Ottawa-Carleton of l'Association canadienne-française de l’Ontario[3]
- 2017: Order of Ottawa by the City of Ottawa[15]
References
edit- ^ Pierroz, Sébastien (November 18, 2017). "Le chemin d'Edith Dumont jusqu'à l'Ordre d'Ottawa". ONfr+ (in French). Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ a b Gratton, Denis (February 3, 2012). "Nouvelle directrice de l'éducation du CEPEOÉdith Dumont est en mission". Le Droit (in French). Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f "Edith Dumont". Prime Minister of Canada. August 2, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ Padovani, Sandra (August 3, 2023). "Une Franco-Ontarienne nommée lieutenante-gouverneure de l'Ontario". ONFr+ (in French). Retrieved August 7, 2023.
- ^ "Educator Edith Dumont appointed lieutenant-governor for Ontario". CBC News. August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ a b Alhmidi, Maan (August 3, 2023). "Educator Edith Dumont appointed lieutenant-governor for Ontario". The Toronto Star. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "Lieutenant Governor Congratulates Edith Dumont on Appointment as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario". Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "Prime Minister announces new Lieutenant Governor for Ontario". Prime Minister of Canada. August 2, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "Une Franco-Ontarienne au poste de lieutenante-gouverneure". Radio-Canada (in French). August 3, 2023. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Edith Dumont to be Installed as Ontario's 30th Lieutenant Governor". Office of the Premier. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Lavoie, Joanna (September 26, 2023). "Ontario's next lieutenant-governor, Edith Dumont, to be installed in November". CTV News. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Pomp and procedure: New Ontario lieutenant-governor sworn into office". Toronto Star. November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ "Edith Dumont sworn in as Ontario's new lieutenant-governor". CBC News. November 14, 2023. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ "Court Circular: November 20, 2024". The Times. November 20, 2024. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Biography". lgontario.ca. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Protocol and symbols". Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ "Table of titles to be used in Canada". Government of Canada. June 18, 1993. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ Public Appointments Secretariat. "Ministries and Agencies > Agencies > Agency Details". Queen's Printer for Ontario. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
- ^ a b Hebb, Harvey D. "Order of St John". The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ "Governor General hosts inaugural presentation of King Charles III Coronation Medal". Governor General of Canada. May 6, 2024.
- ^ "L'Ordre des palmes académiques de la République française pour Édith Dumont". Radio-Canada (in French). March 7, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "Honoraries". qyrang.ca. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ @LGOntario (November 20, 2023). "I was honoured to present King's Commissions to 27 new OPP inspectors and to be appointed Honorary Commissioner of the OPP. I look forward to the opportunity of recognizing the OPP's service to the people of Ontario in the years to come" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Mme Édith Dumont reçoit sa médaille étoilée de l'Ordre de la Pléiade". Université de l'Ontario français (in French). February 11, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
