Gordon Barnhart

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ISBN 0-88977-142-1), which provided the first detailed biography of Saskatchewan's first premier, Thomas Walter Scott, was first published. Some of his other works include Saskatchewan's Premiers of the Twentieth Century, Building for the Future; a photo journal of Saskatchewan's Legislative Building and Parliamentary Committees: Enhancing Democratic Governance.

On April 28, 2006, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that Gordon Barnhart would replace Lynda Haverstock as Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan. He was sworn in on August 1, 2006. Barnhart's term ended on March 22, 2012, when he was replaced by Vaughn Solomon Schofield. [1]

The University of Saskatchewan announced that Barnhart would return to the faculty of the Department of History as of April 1, 2012 as an adjunct professor. [2]

On May 21, 2014, it was announced that Barnhart had been appointed interim President at the University of Saskatchewan to replace Ilene Busch-Vishniac who was fired. [3] He served as interim president until October 24, 2015, when he was succeeded by Peter Stoicheff. [4]

On June 30, 2014, Barnhart was named a Member of the Order of Canada. [5]

As mayor of the town of Saltcoats, Barnhart has served as the president of the organization of Municipalities of Saskatchewan from 2017 - 2021. [6] During his 2021 re-election for the Municipalities of Saskatchewan presidency, Barnhart was found to be vacationing in Hawaii despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the border between the United States and Canada being closed to nonessential travel. Barnhart lost his re-election bid by an overwhelming margin, receiving 115 votes compared to the victor, Rodger Hayward's 351 votes. [7]

As Lieutenant-Governor

It’s a non-partisan position, so I’m not representing the government, I’m not representing a political party, I’m representing the Queen. So that’s the role of the Head of State, and I think it’s a very important one. I would like to think that we’ve had a very good string of Lieutenant Governors in Saskatchewan. I feel that I am part of a heritage of very strong, hardworking people who have been Lieutenant Governor over the decades. [8]

Gordon Barnhart, Saskatoon, 2006
Gordon and Naomi Barnhart attend a community event for the Monarchist League of Canada in their first year as Saskatchewan's vice-regal couple, 2006. Levee 006.jpg
Gordon and Naomi Barnhart attend a community event for the Monarchist League of Canada in their first year as Saskatchewan's vice-regal couple, 2006.

As lieutenant-governor, Barnhart carries out such duties as reading throne speeches, swearing in premiers and cabinet ministers, opening legislative sessions, approving legislation and bestowing honours to Saskatchewan citizens.

Upon being sworn in, Barnhart expressed his respect and admiration for his predecessors. As an academic, he expects to focus his efforts on education. He also plans on travelling a great deal to continue the office's accessibility to average Saskatchewanians provided by Haverstock. [9]

Barnhart hosted hundreds of visitors on the occasion of his first New Year's Levee at Government House in 2007, a traditional event that lieutenant-governors in Regina have hosted since 1884.

Barnhart also initiated the "Lieutenant-Governor's Leadership Forum", [10] which will accept eighteen grade 11 and 12 students each year from 2007 till 2011 to tour the province, meet successful leaders in various fields, and to develop the students' own leadership abilities.

Additional roles

  • Visitor to the University of Saskatchewan
  • Visitor to the University of Regina

Patronage

  • Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association
  • Canadians Clubs of Saskatchewan
  • Canadian Parents for French
  • Canadian Peony Society Show, Regina, 2008
  • Conexus Arts Centre, Regina
  • Saskatchewan Craft Council
  • Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association
  • International Biology Olympiad, Saskatoon, 2007
  • Lung Association of Saskatchewan
  • Luther College, Regina
  • Monarchist League of Canada
  • Saskatchewan Music Festivals Association
  • Saskatchewan Poet Laureate Program
  • Lyric Musical Theatre (formerly Regina Lyric Light Opera)
  • Saskatchewan Youth Parliament
  • Saskatchewan Architectural Heritage Society

Arms

Gordon Barnhart
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20th Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan
In office
August 1, 2006 March 22, 2012
Thesis Peace, progress and prosperity: A biography of the Hon. Walter Scott (1999)
Doctoral advisor 
Coat of arms of Gordon Barnhart
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Notes
The arms of Gordon Barnhart consist of: [11]

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Government offices
Preceded by Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan
2006–2012
Succeeded by