After a long and distinguished career as a diplomat, Jules Leger came into the role as Governor General with promise. Sadly, a stroke only six months into his term severely limited his abilities for the rest of his term. If not for his wife, it is unlikely he would have continued on for the entire length of his term.

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The first Governor General born in the 20th century, the first born in Western Canada and the first to be a former MP, Michener was known as the Jogging Governor General and came to office during the busy Centennial Year. He would become one of Canada's most respected Governors General.

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The first Francophone Governor General, Georges Vanier was a First World War veteran & he pressured the Mackenzie King government to bring in Jewish refugees during the Second World War. He would become the 2nd Governor General to die in office and was widely loved in Canada.

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The first of the Canadian-born Governors General, Vincent Massey had a long diplomatic career prior to taking up the post. During his time as Governor General, he travelled all over Canada, including to the North Pole and he made Rideau Hall more accessible to Canadians of all classes.

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The last of the British men to serve as Governor General of Canada, Harold Alexander was a distinguished war hero, the favourite general of Sir Winston Churchill and a widely respected individual. He would love his time in Canada, calling it the best six years of his life. After his term ended, the time of the Canadian Governors General would begin.

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Serving as a Member of Parliament from 2006 to 2019, Maxime Bernier held several cabinet posts before attempting to gain the leadership of the Conservative Party.

He would go on to found the People's Party of Canada, taking the party into the 2019 and 2021 elections.

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Taking office as Governor General in 1940 following the death of John Buchan, Alexander Cambridge served until 1946. During that time, he was heavily involved in the Canadian war effort, touring the country to raise funds to help Canada fight in the Second World War.

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John Buchan took a unique path towards being Governor General. A commoner who is credited with inventing the spy thriller literary genre, he would be appointed to the peerage so he could serve as the Governor General. As Governor General, he travelled more than any other viceroy before him, promoted the literary art and, sadly, became the first Governor General to die in office.

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Coming to Canada in 1931, Lord Bessborough found a country in deep despair over The Great Depression. While he did not make waves as Governor General, Bessborough was part of many important events including the creation of the Governor General flag, the first trans-Canada phone call and the opening of the Welland Canal.

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