Edith Dumont

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

Early life and education Dumont was born in 1964 in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec. 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 , completing a specialization in psychology in 1986, and the , graduating with a Bachelor's degree in orthopedagogy in 1988. 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 in Toronto. She has served on the boards of the , and the Ottawa Network for Education. She is the first Franco-Ontarian lieutenant governor 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. She was received in audience by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on November 20, 2024.

Following the request of Premier Doug Ford, Dumont dissolved the 43rd Parliament of Ontario in January 2025, issuing writs for the 2025 general election. Following the election, she opened the 44th Parliament of Ontario.

Personal life Since 1993, Dumont has been married to Tony Viscardi, an aerospace engineer and former officer in the Canadian Armed Forces. They have three children: Éloïse, Antoine and Gabrielle.

National honours Appointments

Foreign honours

Honorary appointments November 14, 2023 – present: Colonel of the Regiment, The Queen's York Rangers (1st American Regiment) November 14, 2023 – present: Honorary Commissioner, Ontario Provincial Police

Non-national honours and awards 2021: by 2020: by of

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