By Canadian Press

A list of Canadian Governors General who served under the late Queen

Sep 8, 2022 | 12:04 PM

Until her death on Sept. 8, the Queen was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. She also served as Canada’s official head of state, a role in which she was supported by the Governor General. Here’s a list of all those who held the vice-regal position during her reign from 1952 until 2022:

Vincent Massey: 1952-1959

Georges Vanier: 1959-1967

Roland Michener: 1967-1974

Jules Leger: 1974-1979

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Edward Schreyer: 1979-1984

Jeanne Sauve: 1984-1990

Ramon Hnatyshyn: 1990-1995

Romeo LeBlanc: 1995-1999

Adrienne Clarkson: 1999-2005

Michaelle Jean: 2005-2010

David Johnston: 2010-2017

Julie Payette: 2017-2021

Mary Simon: 2021 to present 

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 8, 2022. 

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