The appointment as Manitoba's lieutenant-governor may have been, in part, a reflection of Canadianprime ministerJean Chrétien's friendship with Israel Asper. The position is largely ceremonial, and Liba had very little influence over the governments of Gary Filmon and Gary Doer. Liba was made the first member of the Order of Manitoba in 1999, and received the Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee Medal in 2004. He stepped down as lieutenant-governor just before the federal election of 2004, and was replaced by outgoing Liberal MPJohn Harvard.
Out of a coronet the upper rim set with hearts Azure three ostrich plumes Or
Escutcheon
Per saltire Azure and Or in chief and base a horseshoe enclosing a cross pattee set upon the arch with a like cross and in either flank a doe passant all counterchanged
Supporters
On either side a buffalo Or winged Bleu Celeste gorged with a circlet the upper rim set with maple leaves Gules alternating with prairie crocus flowers Purpure
Compartment
A grassy mound Vert
Motto
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Orders
The ribbon and insignia of a Companion of the Order of Canada. DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM(They desire a better country)