Russell Mirasty
Russell Mirasty | |
|---|---|
| 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan | |
| In office July 18, 2019 – January 31, 2025 | |
| Monarchs | |
| Governors General | |
| Premier | Scott Moe |
| Preceded by | W. Thomas Molloy |
| Succeeded by | Bernadette McIntyre |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 or 1957 (age 67–68) La Ronge, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Alma mater | RCMP Academy, Depot Division |
| Profession | Police officer (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) |
Russell Mirasty SOM MSM (born 1956 or 1957) is a former lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan. He was appointed by Governor General Julie Payette, on the constitutional advice of the prime minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, on July 17, 2019. Mirasty was sworn in on July 18, filling the vacancy in the position left when W. Thomas Molloy died in office on July 2.
Mirasty's term as lieutenant governor came to an official end on January 31, 2025, with the installation of his successor, Bernadette McIntyre.
As lieutenant governor, Mirasty was the viceregal representative of Charles III of Canada in Saskatchewan. He was the first Indigenous person appointed to this office.