Edith Dumont

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Her Honour the Honourable
Edith Dumont
OOnt
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Dumont in 2023
30th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 14, 2023
MonarchCharles III
Governor GeneralMary Simon
PremierDoug Ford
Preceded byElizabeth Dowdeswell
Personal details
Born1964 (age 61–62)
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada
Spouse
Tony Viscardi
​
(m. 1993)​
Children3
Alma mater
OccupationEducator
Websitewww.lgontario.ca

Edith Dumont (born 1964) is a Canadian educator who has served as the lieutenant governor of Ontario since November 14, 2023, the 30th since Confederation.

Early life and education

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Dumont 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

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Dumont 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

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On 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

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Since 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

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Viceregal styles of
Edith Dumont
(2023–)
File:Badge of the Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario.svg
Reference styleHer Honour the Honourable
Spoken styleYour 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]

Ribbon Bar of Edith Dumont
File:Order of St John (UK) ribbon -vector.svg File:Order Ontario ribbon bar.svg File:UK King Charles III Coronation Medal BAR.svg File:Legion Honneur Officier ribbon.svg File:Palmes academiques Chevalier ribbon.svg

National honours

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Jurisdiction Date Honour Ribbon Post-nominal letters
File:Flag of Ontario.svg Ontario November 14, 2023 – present Chancellor of the Order of Ontario[a][18] File:Order Ontario ribbon bar.svg
Member of the Order of Ontario[15] OOnt
File:Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Canada Vice Prior of the Priory of Canada of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem[a][19] File:Order of St John (UK) ribbon -vector.svg
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] File:UK King Charles III Coronation Medal BAR.svg

Foreign honours

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Country Date Appointment Ribbon Post-nominal letters
File:Flag of France.svg France 2018 Chevalier of the Ordre des Palmes académiques[3][21] File:Palmes academiques Chevalier ribbon.svg
December 10, 2025 Officer of the Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur[22] File:Legion Honneur Officier ribbon.svg

Honorary appointments

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Non-national honours and awards

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References

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Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d Ex officio as lieutenant governor.
  2. ^ Post-nominal letters used only within the organization.
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