Before 27 September 2005, the Governor General was the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson (the 26th Governor General). As of 27 September 2005, Ms. Clarkson was succeeded by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean (the current vicereine).
The Queen's representative from 1999-2005 was The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, the 26th Governor General.
The current Governor General of Canada is Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean.The Governor General is not elected; rather, the Governor General was appointed by Her Majesty the Queen on the advice of the Right Honourable Paul Martin (the 21st prime minister) on 27 September 2005.
As per the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General of Canada, Canada does not use a hyphen for "Governor General".
Michaelle Jean, (Governor General since 2005).
Her Majesty the Queen of Canada appointed Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on 27 September 2005 on the advice of the Right Honourable Paul Martin, the 21st prime minister of Canada.
The Governor General of Canada earns CAD $129,800 per annum.
In what year? ========== Upper Canada had a Lieutenant Governor.
Her Majesty the Queen of Canada appoints the Governor General (on the advice of the prime minister).
Which governor-general? The governor-general of Canada is in a different position than the governor-general of Australia.
David Johnston is the Governor General for 2011.
Governor General of Canada, Holder name is David Lloyd Johnston
A governor who has lieutenant or deputy governors under him; as, the governor general of Canada, of India.