The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean served as Governor General from 2005 September 27 to 2010 October 1.
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Lloyd Johnstonhas served as Governor General since 2010 October 1.
After David Johnston took over, Michaëlle Jean went on to be a United Nations special envoy to Haïti.
Provinces have Lieutenant Governors, not Governors General.
The kings and queens of England have appointed the governors general in Canada since the 1860s.
Freeman Clowery has written: 'Medals of governors general of Canada' -- subject(s): Medals, Governors general
A governor who has lieutenant or deputy governors under him; as, the governor general of Canada, of India.
Former Governors General of Canada include notable figures such as David Johnston, who served from 2010 to 2017, and Michaëlle Jean, who held the position from 2005 to 2010. The role is largely ceremonial, representing the monarch in Canada and performing various duties. Other notable former Governors General include Adrienne Clarkson and Roméo LeBlanc, each contributing to Canadian history and culture during their terms. The position has a rich history, reflecting the country's evolving relationship with the monarchy.
Michaelle Jean, (Governor General since 2005).
11.1 federal (the Governor General) and 10 provincial (the Lieutenant Governors).
Her Majesty the Queen of Canada is represented at the federal level by the Governor General, and at the provincial level by the Lieutenant Governors of each of the ten provinces.
There have been twenty Governors-General in New Zealand. Prior to that, there were just Governors. For a list of former Governors-General, see the link below.
Important sports trophies are named for four of Canada's Governors General: Lord Stanley, Earl Grey, Georges Vanier and Adrienne Clarkson.
The United States of America does not have governors general.
Lieutenant governors represent Her Majesty the Queen of Canada.(Note that at the outset of Confederation, Lieutenant Governors represent the Government of Canada through the Governor General. Constitutional developments have led to the evolution of the role of the Lieutenant Governor to be an outright representative of the Sovereign, not beholden to the advice of the federal viceroy or vicereign, or his or her federal ministers.)