Today in Canada’s Political History: Michaëlle Jean installed as Canada’s Governor GeneralHistory was made on this date in 2005 with the installation of Michaëlle Jean as Governor General. Appointed by the Queen on the recommendation of Prime Minister Paul Martin, Jean’s is an incredible story. During her installation address, she praised the Queen that she would represent for the next five years in Canada. “Let me begin by speaking about hope,” Governor General Jean said. It is an expression of hope that parallels my own.”After her service to Canada as Governor General, Jean became Chancellor of the University of Ottawa and then took to the international stage as head of La Francophonie.

Source: CBC News September 27, 2022 09:30 UTC