Russell Mirasty | |
|---|---|
| 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan | |
| In office July 18, 2019 – January 31, 2025 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Governors General | |
| Premier | Scott Moe |
| Preceded by | W. Thomas Molloy |
| Succeeded by | Bernadette McIntyre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 or 1957 (age 67–68)[1] La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Alma mater | RCMP Academy, Depot Division |
| Profession | Police officer (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) |
Russell Mirasty SOM MSM (born 1956 or 1957) is a former lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan. He was appointed by Governor General Julie Payette, on the constitutional advice of the prime minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, on July 17, 2019. Mirasty was sworn in on July 18,[2] filling the vacancy in the position left when W. Thomas Molloy died in office on July 2.[3]
Mirasty's term as lieutenant governor came to an official end on January 31, 2025, with the installation of his successor, Bernadette McIntyre.[4]
As lieutenant governor, Mirasty was the viceregal representative of Charles III of Canada in Saskatchewan. He was the first Indigenous person appointed to this office.[5]
- ^ The Canadian Press (19 July 2019). "Former head of RCMP in Saskatchewan named province's lieutenant-governor". La Ronge Now. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
- ^ "Premier Scott Moe Announces Swearing In Date For New Lieutenant Governor", Government of Saskatchewan News Release, July 17, 2019.
- ^ "Lieutenant Governor Molloy dies following battle with cancer", CTV, July 2, 2019.
- ^ Postey, Drew (31 January 2025). "Bernadette McIntyre installed as Sask.'s 24th Lieutenant Governor". CTVNews. Retrieved 31 January 2025.
- ^ Former top Sask. cop Russell Mirasty named province's new Lt.-Gov., CBC, July 17, 2019.