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.
Career Dumont worked for the for 30 years, becoming its director of education and secretary-treasurer. 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.
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario On August 3, 2023, Dumont's appointment by Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada (representing Charles III, King of Canada), on the advice of Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, as the 30th lieutenant governor of Ontario was announced. 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.
Titles, styles, honours and arms
As a lieutenant governor in Canada, from November 14, 2023, Dumont is entitled to be styled "The Honourable" for life and "Her Honour" while in office.
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National honours Appointments Jurisdiction Date Honour Ribbon Post-nominal letters November 14, 2023 – present Chancellor of the Order of Ontario Member of the Order of Ontario OOnt Vice Prior of the Priory of Canada of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem Dame of Justice of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem DStJ
Decorations
Jurisdiction Date Honour Ribbon Post-nominal letters May 6, 2024 King Charles III Coronation Medal (Canadian version)
Foreign honours Country Date Appointment Ribbon Post-nominal letters 2018 Knight of the Order of Academic Palms December 10, 2025 Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honour
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 2017: Order of Ottawa by the City of Ottawa
Honorary degrees Doctorate honoris causa, Saint Paul University, June 19, 2026
Arms
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External links Lieutenant Governor of Ontario