Michaëlle Jean

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, CC, CMM, COM, CD {{IPA|}} (born September 6, 1957 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti) is the current governor general of Canada. Jean was approved by Queen Elizabeth II, on the recommendation of Prime Minister Paul Martin, to succeed Adrienne Clarkson and become the 27th governor general of Canada.

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Her Excellency - The Right Honourable - CC - CMM - COM - CD - September 6 - 1957 - Port-au-Prince - Haiti - Governor general - Canada - Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister - Paul Martin - Adrienne Clarkson

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An official announcement about the appointment was made on August 4, 2005. Her investiture took place on September 27 (see Investiture of the 27th governor general, below). As Governor General, Jean is the Queen's Vice-Regal representative, the expression of the Crown in Canada, Canada's de facto head of state and commander-in-chief of its armed forces. Other major roles and responsibilities include promoting national unity, protecting and promoting Canadian culture and identity, and celebrating excellence amongst Canadians.

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August 4 - 2005 - Investiture - September 27 - Investiture of the 27th governor general - Governor General - ''de facto'' - Head of state - Armed forces

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