Mike Savage (politician)
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Official portrait of Savage (2024) | |
| 34th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia | |
| Assumed office December 13, 2024 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| Governor General | Mary Simon |
| Premier | Tim Houston |
| Preceded by | Arthur LeBlanc |
| 3rd Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality | |
| In office November 6, 2012 – November 5, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Peter J. Kelly |
| Succeeded by | Andy Fillmore |
| Member of Parliament for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour | |
| In office June 28, 2004 – May 2, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Wendy Lill |
| Succeeded by | Robert Chisholm |
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| Born | Michael John Savage May 13, 1960 Belfast, Northern Ireland |
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| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal (until 2012) |
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| Residence(s) | Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts (History) |
| Alma mater | Dalhousie University |
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Michael John Savage ONS (born May 13, 1960) is a Canadian politician who is currently serving as the 34th lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia. The son of John Savage, he immigrated to Canada with his father from Belfast, Northern Ireland at the age of six. Michael Savage served three terms as a Liberal member of Parliament for the riding of Dartmouth—Cole Harbour from 2004 to 2011, before serving three terms as the mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality from 2012 to 2024. His appointment as lieutenant governor was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in October 2024.