Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau, the first Acadian woman to hold the office, died Aug. 2 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

New Brunswick Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau's death was announced on Friday in a short news release from her office.

Premier Brian Gallant says his minority Liberal government listened to the message sent by voters in last month's election and will present a throne speech incorporating many of the opposition parties' campaign pledges.