entry into Confederation, and evolved from the earlier position of proprietary governor of Newfoundland. Since that date, 14 lieutenant governors have served the province. The shortest mandate by a lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador was Albert Walsh, from April to September 1949, while the longest was Leonard Outerbridge, from 1949 to 1957. The first woman to serve as lieutenant governor was Judy Foote, from 2018 to present. See also Monarchy in the Canadian provinces Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Lieutenant Governors of Canada References External links Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador