The recent wild political times in the House of Assembly were momentarily paused Thursday for the installation of former Liberal MP Judy Foote as Newfoundland and Labrador's 14th lieutenant-governor. "[It's] a new day, a new beginning, in this province," said Foote, a former cabinet minister at both the provincial and federal levels, and the first woman to serve as lieutenant-governor. Judy Foote sits with husband Howard Foote as the swearing-in ceremony gets underway. Ball noted Foote had provided him with "some invaluable knowledge and advice" when he embarked on his own political career. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau embraces MP Judy Foote after her final remarks in the House of Commons last year.

Source: CBC News May 03, 2018 14:39 UTC