Celebrating African Canadian Firsts: Hon. Lincoln Alexander
February 19, 2016
Lincoln Alexander became the first Black man to hold the position of Lieutenant Governor in Canada in 1985 marking a significant date in Canada’s history.
He joined a law firm and practiced until 1968 when he won a seat for the Progressive Conservative party in Ottawa.
Alexander won four elections, and became the Minister of Labour for the Clark government in 1979.
Following his duties as Lieutenant Governor, he was appointed Chancellor at the University of Guelph.
