1st July: Salma Lakhani becomes the first Muslim to be appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of a province in Canada.
According to Baaghi TV, a businesswoman from Canada Salma Lakhani has become the first Muslim woman to be appointed as the Lieutenant Governor in Canada.
Belonging to the Ismaili community, Salma was born in Uganda. Her family was forced to leave after the Indian-origin community in the African country and was expelled by dictator Idi Amin.
In a news release, the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment saying, “Salma is devoted to supporting people in the community, from new immigrants to young people, women, and families.”
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“As LieutenantGovernorr 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,” he added.
After Trudeau’s announcement, Mayor Don Iveson tweeted, “Alberta will be very lucky to have your leadership, Your Honor.”
Congratulations to #Edmonton’s own Salma Lakhani on her appointment as the new Lieutenant Governor! #Alberta will be very lucky to have your graceful leadership, your Honour!https://t.co/oDXQZFriv9#yegcc #YEG
— Don Iveson (@doniveson) June 30, 2020
Lakhani has a degree in Clinical Biochemistry from the University of Manchester. She moved to Edmonton in 1977, along with her husband.
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Salma is a longtime community philanthropist with a passion for education, health care, and human rights.
Lakhani is the 19th viceregal for Alberta, making her the first Muslim-Canadian to hold the post and the first person from Edmonton since Lois Hole.
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