Claim: James Kinley (23 September 1925 – 1 May 2012), a professional engineer and industrialist, 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: 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. Elizabeth II Kinley was appointed by the Governor General, on the advice of Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, in May 1994.