Claim: James Kinley (23 September 1925 – 1 May 2012), an industrialist and politician, was appointed by the Governor- General, on the advice of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, in May 1994 to become the 29th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia (under Elizabeth II).
Evidence: Elizabeth II Kinley was appointed by the Governor General, on the advice of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, in May 1994. John James Kinley, ONS CD (23 September 1925 – 1 May 2012) was a Canadian engineer, industrialist and the 29th Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia since confederation.