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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.

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