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Crosbie passes the torch to Fagan as the new lieutenant governor

Frank Fagan took the Oath of Office as Lieutenant Governor of the province and was formally installed in the office during a ceremony in the House of Assembly in St. John's this morning. — Telegram photo

Frank Fagan took the Oath of Office as Lieutenant Governor of the province and was formally installed in the office during a ceremony in the House of Assembly in St. John's this morning. — Telegram photo

Published on March 19, 2013
The Telegram
Published on March 19, 2013
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Confederation Building , Government House , Newfoundland and Labrador

John C. Crosbie this morning relinquished his responsibilities as lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador during a ceremony at the House of Assembly at Confederation Building in St. John’s.

At the same ceremony, Frank Fagan took the Oath of Office as Lieutenant Governor and was formally installed in the office.

At 4:30 p.m., Lt.-Gov. Frank Fagan and Patricia Fagan will host a reception at Government House for invited guests to mark the occasion his installation as the 13th lieutenant governor of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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    Earl Saunders
    - March 20, 2013 at 12:31:17

    Mr. Fagan is the first Lieutenant Governor to be selected under the new process for the filling of vice-regal offices announced by the Government of Canada back in November 2012. Under that process a committee was established to identify candidates to be recommended to the Prime Minister. I understand that a former regional manager for Bell Aliant ( now retired ) was a member of the selection committee which recommended Mr. Fagan for his new role . And of course we all know Mr. Fagan's connection to Bell Aliant . Am I being too suspicious ????

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    TFR
    - March 20, 2013 at 00:48:50

    What a waste. Fagan talked about helping people. Help us by giving up the position and salary. I am sure he can live on his pension. Reception for invited guests? Disgusting, but it would be interesting to see who was invited.

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    debbie hanrahan
    - March 19, 2013 at 22:56:59

    well iam very proud of you mr. fagan and wish you all the best ,you dont know me .but iam some one that you would be shock to know lol.and i wish i could me you one day and talk ..all the best to you and your framly .

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    Sand
    - March 19, 2013 at 21:29:47

    Good luck to the Fagan family.

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    Mary
    - March 19, 2013 at 16:54:17

    Frank Fagan is a very nice man.

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    JC
    - March 19, 2013 at 15:35:36

    Ummmm..I'm almost full; .if I could just get one more plum political patronage appointment out of it, I'd say I've had my share of taxpayers' funds.

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    Slobbering Freeloader
    - March 19, 2013 at 14:53:15

    Huff, puff, waddle, snort, belch, moan, groan....making my way to the trough.

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    Edgar Goodaire
    - March 19, 2013 at 14:24:35

    Mr. Crosbie (and his wife) served the province well and with distinction in the important office of Lieutenant Governor, as he has in so many other capacities as well. I wish Mr. Fagan an equally happy and uplifting term too.

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    Bob
    - March 19, 2013 at 13:12:27

    ...and we are supposed to be living in a democracy - governance for the people and by the people. The people didn't elect Fagan and I am sure the vast majority of use don't want our tax money squandered wasted on such useless receptions and all the other trappings related to the Lieutenant Governor's Office. Have these people no shame -particularly in a time of deficit when government is cutting back on social programs for the rest of us.

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    david
    - March 19, 2013 at 12:47:20

    Not a torch.....Muckle John II passed the jester's staff, made of peasant's gold.

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      Edmund
      - March 19, 2013 at 17:01:10

      Right on David, and the jester he passed it to is the biggest jester that this province has ever had. To give him such a position on the backs of the taxpayers is nothing short of shameful.

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    PHILLY
    - March 19, 2013 at 12:10:15

    More money wasted.

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    gerry
    - March 19, 2013 at 12:09:08

    really can't figure much responsibilities for a job as (provinicial or federal) lieutenant governor except for a great 'paycheck' & perks....is there a sarcasm emote here bty?

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    Rich get Richer
    - March 19, 2013 at 11:39:51

    Is the reception open to the public that funds the LG's salary, the House and food and wine? Just friends and senior bureaucrats. The rich getting richer on our dime.

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