Arthur LeBlanc

Arthur Joseph LeBlanc (born 1943) is a Canadian lawyer and judge who was the 33rd lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia from 2017 to 2024. He was appointed as the Chancellor of Université Sainte-Anne in September 2025.

Early life and education Arthur LeBlanc was born in 1943 in West Arichat, Nova Scotia. He attended St. Francis Xavier University, graduating in 1964 with a Bachelor of Commerce, subsequently earning a Bachelor of Laws from Dalhousie University in 1968. He was admitted to the bar in November 1968.

Career Legal career LeBlanc practiced law for over 30 years, concentrating his practice in civil litigation. In 1983, LeBlanc was appointed as Queen's Counsel.

Lieutenant governor LeBlanc was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia on June 14, 2017, by Governor General David Johnston on the constitutional advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. He was Nova Scotia's first Lieutenant Governor of Acadian descent.

Université Sainte-Anne In September 2025, LeBlanc was named the Chancellor of Université Sainte-Anne, succeeding Noël Després.

Personal life LeBlanc is married to his wife, Rosemarie Patricia LeBlanc. Together they have three sons: Pierre, André, and Robert.

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