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Adrienne Clarkson
Adrienne Clarkson (born 1939, Hong Kong) is a Canadian broadcaster, author, and public servant; 26th Governor General of Canada (1999-2005), first visible minority in the role, CBC journalist, ICC co-founder, Clarkson Cup founder.
Mary Simon
Mary Simon, Inuk leader and Canada's first Indigenous Governor General (2021–2026), appointed by Trudeau; former Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and Makivik president; succeeded by Louise Arbour in 2026.
Michaëlle Jean
Michaëlle Jean, Haitian-born Canadian broadcaster and stateswoman, 27th Governor General of Canada (2005-2010), first Black person and third woman in the post; Radio-Canada journalist, 2008 prorogation decision, UNESCO Haiti envoy and Francophonie Secretary General.
Monarchy of Canada
Monarchy of Canada: King Charles III reigns as King of Canada, head of state of a constitutional monarchy, represented by Governor General Louise Arbour; Crown dates to 1534, with 2025 royal visit and shifting republic polling.
Oath of Allegiance (Canada)
The Canadian Oath of Allegiance, chiefly the Oath of Citizenship in the Citizenship Act schedule, requires candidates 14+ to swear allegiance to the Crown; a 2021 amendment (Bill C-8, TRC Call 94) added the Constitution's Aboriginal and treaty rights clause.