Myra Ava Freeman (born May 17, 1949) is a Canadian philanthropist, teacher, the 29th and first female Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Freeman was born Myra Ava Holtzman in Saint John, New Brunswick, the daughter of Anne Golda (Freedman), a homemaker, and Harry Holtzman, a businessman. She graduated from Dalhousie University with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education. In 1971, she started teaching with the Halifax Regional School Board until her appointment. She was appointed Lieutenant Governor in 2000 by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson, on the advice of Jean Chrétien. She served as lieutenant governor until September 7, 2006. Freeman and her husband, Larry, have three children: Daniel M. Freeman, Jonathan Freeman and Debra Freeman. In her childhood, Freeman was a member of the Girl Guides of Canada, participating in Guiding youth programs. Honours Honorary degrees Honorary military appointments 2003: Honorary Captain of Royal Canadian Navy Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic. Arms References Past Lieutenant Governors of Nova Scotia. Government of Nova Scotia. Accessed 2010-12-22. 1949 births Living people Lieutenant Governors of Nova Scotia Members of the Order of Nova Scotia Politicians from Saint John, New Brunswick People from Halifax, Nova Scotia Dalhousie University alumni Jewish Canadian politicians Women in Nova Scotia politics Canadian women viceroys Jewish women politicians