Brigadier-General the Honourable John James Grant, C.M., C.M.M., O.N.S., C.D. (Ret’d)
Halifax, Nova Scotia
A hard-working entrepreneur and community leader, J. J. Grant has demonstrated a lifetime of selfless service and commitment that reaches far beyond Pictou County. He rose through the ranks of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves to become brigadier-general before serving as the 32nd lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia. His tenure was distinguished by important social dialogue on anti-bullying initiatives, LGBTQ2+ recognition, and improved Crown-Indigenous relations. He remains actively engaged in his community, and his warm and approachable manner continues to inspire the people of Nova Scotia.