David Johnston will likely be Governor General for five years, though it can be extended, since the Governor General serves at the Queen's pleasure.
David Johnston is not a premier. He is the Governor General of Canada, and has been in office since October 1, 2010.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, is to remain the Queen's representative until 1 October 2010, the date of the appointment of Her Excellency's successor, Mr. David Johnston (Governor General-designate).
The Governor General in Canada is not for the Queen nor do they answer to the Queen, or any Queen other than the ceremonial one on Canadian paper. The Governor General, David Lloyd Johnston, fulfills a ceremonial role for the Canadian People and our elected representatives via the Prime Minister of Canada. Though many do long for the days when we answered to Britain, our political references to the Queen and Royal stations are ceremonial only. Canada is independent from Britain politically.
There's no set term for Governor-General, but they usually serve for a term of five years. The current Governor-General will serve through to 2016.
Quentin Bryce is not, and has never been, Queensland's governor. Quentin Bryce is the Governor-General of Australia.
Four score and seven years
The governor of Minnesota will serve a four year term until the next election. The governor is elected by the general public.
Clarence Town, Long Island
The Governor General normally holds office for five years, though the tenure may be extended for a year or so.
General in Chief US Grant's plan to capture and fortify Mobile, Alabama in early 1864 was vetoed by President Lincoln and General Halleck. In May of 1864 Confederate General Joseph Johnston was in a long campaign against General Sherman. This can be called Sherman's Atlanta campaign. On May 13, Johnston was reinforced by 13,000 troops from Mississippi and Louisiana. Had Grant been able to capture and reinforce Mobile, then Union troops could have marched north and intercepted the reinforcement force being sent to aid Johnston.
G. W. Johnston has written: 'Long service at the cases'
General Albert S. Johnston and Jefferson Davis had both attended Transylvania University and the US Military Academy together. Johnston resigned his US Army commission and arrived in Richmond on September 5, 1861. Five days later, Davis appointed his long time friend to command Confederate forces west of the Appalachian Mountains.