Prime Minister names new Governor General of Canada

PM picks Quebecer
Haitian immigrant as next GG

CTV.ca News Staff

The new Governor-General of Canada will be an award-winning journalist who was born in Haïti and immigrated to Quebec as a child. Michaelle Jean will also be the youngest person to ever serve as the Queen's representative in Canada.

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michael mccafferty comments:
Prime Minister Martin has made an absolutely wonderful choice in naming Michaelle Jean as Governor General of Canada. Ms. Jean is a remarkable and outstanding woman.
As a Canadian I believe Governor General Jean will make us proud of Canada.