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The Honourable Lynda Haverstock, C.M., S.O.M., Ph.D., LL.D.

President/CEO Tourism Saskatchewan

The Honourable Dr. Lynda Haverstock became President/CEO of Tourism Saskatchewan in June, 2007. Dr. Haverstock is a highly recognized and admired figure for her academic achievements, innovative ideas, contributions to politics, and for her commitment to her home province as Saskatchewan’s 19th Lieutenant Governor, a position that she held from 2000 until July, 2006.

For over 25 years, Dr. Haverstock has shared her leadership and expertise with numerous professional and community organizations. She is a member of the National Strategy Council for the Mazankowski Heart Institute (Alberta), as well as the National Committee of the RCMP Heritage Centre. She acts as Advisor to the President of the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, serves on the Board of Directors for Shaw Communications, and is a member of the Leadership Council for the National Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Heart Truth campaign.

Dr. Haverstock is the recipient of numerous honours and awards, including the Order of Canada. She has honorary doctorate degrees from the University of Regina, Royal Roads University in Victoria, and Queen’s University in Kingston. She is a recipient of the Distinguished Canadian Award, and is named among the University of Saskatchewan's 100 Alumni of Influence. She and her husband, Harley Olsen have four children and nine grandchildren.