His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D.

Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada

Photo credit:
Sgt Serge Gouin,
Rideau Hall

The Governor General of Canada is the Commander-in-Chief of Canada. He encourages excellence and dedication, visits military bases across Canada, and often welcomes troops home and performs other ceremonial duties. His Excellency is the Chancellor and a Commander of the Order of Military Merit that recognizes exceptional service and performance by members of the Canadian Forces.

The Governor General is the Queen's personal representative in Canada and is appointed by the Sovereign upon the advice of the Prime Minister. As Canada's 28th Governor General, the Right Honourable David Johnston carries out Her Majesty's duties in Canada on a daily basis.

For further details, visit the Governor General's website at www.gg.ca.