Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia Named B.C. Lieutenant Governor

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia as the new Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, succeeding Janet Austin. Lisogar-Cocchia, a prominent entrepreneur in the hospitality sector and a community leader, is recognized for her contributions as the founder of the Absolute Spa Group and co-founder of the Pacific Autism Family Network. She has received several prestigious honors, including the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia. Her responsibilities as Lieutenant Governor will include ceremonial duties, such as swearing in cabinet ministers and granting royal assent to legislation. Trudeau expressed confidence in her ability to positively impact the province, noting her longstanding advocacy for her community. The formal date for Lisogar-Cocchia's assumption of office is yet to be confirmed.