The Governor General and her spouse
Sworn in on September 27, 2005, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, the 27th Canadian governor general since Confederation in 1867, carries out the duties of head of State. As governor general, Her Excellency wants this public institution to be a place where dialogue prevails and where the words of citizens are heard.
His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond, a filmmaker and writer, brings to Rideau Hall, alongside his spouse, his extensive experience in cultural activities and his profound belief that the development of creativity and the arts is part of a social cohesion and identity project that is vital for Canada’s future.