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    A list of governors general of Canada since Confederation

    Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 05 May, 2026 05:17 PM
    • A list of governors general of Canada since Confederation

    A list of governors general who have served in Canada:

    Louise Arbour: Appointment announced May 5, 2026

    Mary Simon: 2021-2026

    Julie Payette: 2017-2021

    David Johnston: 2010-2017

    Michaëlle Jean: 2005-2010

    Adrienne Clarkson: 1999-2005

    Roméo LeBlanc: 1995-1999

    Ramon Hnatyshyn: 1990-1995

    Jeanne Sauvé: 1984-1990

    Edward Schreyer: 1979-1984

    Jules Léger: 1974-1979

    Roland Michener: 1967-1974

    Georges Vanier: 1959-1967

    Vincent Massey: 1952-1959

    Note: Massey was the first Canadian-born appointee. All governors general since 1952 have been Canadian. 

    Lord Alexander: 1946-1952

    Lord Athlone: 1940-1946

    Lord Tweedsmuir: 1935-1940

    Lord Bessborough: 1931-1935

    Lord Willingdon: 1926-1931

    Lord Byng: 1921-1926

    Duke of Devonshire: 1916-1921

    Duke of Connaught: 1911-1916

    Lord Grey: 1904-1911

    Lord Minto: 1898-1904

    Lord Aberdeen: 1893-1898

    Lord Stanley: 1888-1893

    The Marquess of Lansdowne: 1883-1888

    Lord Lorne: 1878-1883

    Lord Dufferin: 1872-1878

    Lord Lisgar: 1869-1872

    Lord Monck: 1867-1868

    Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

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