Salma Lakhani first Muslim to be appointed Lieutenant Governor of Alberta in Canada Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, I know she will serve the people of her province and our country well, and continue to be a source of inspiration for all Canadians,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement. Lakhani will be the 19th person to hold the post since Alberta was established in 1905. She will succeed Lois Mitchell, who was appointed by former Governor General David Johnston in 2015. Lakhani holds a degree in Clinical Biochemistry from the
University of Manchester. She moved to Edmonton in 1977, along with her husband. They have two daughters. She is a strong supporter of non-profit and human rights organizations, including the Aga Khan Foundation Canada, Kids Kottage, the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, and Sorrentino’s Compassion House. She has also served as a board director for the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights for a decade.
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ommunity advocate and businessperson Salma Lakhani made history upon her selection as the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Canada. She is the first-ever Muslim with Indian ancestry to serve in this position in Canada. “Ms. Lakhani is devoted to supporting people in her community, from new immigrants and young people to women and families. As
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