Michaëlle Jean
CanadapoliticianFemaleb. 19578.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Michaëlle Jean is a distinguished Canadian stateswoman who served as the Governor General of Canada from 2005 to 2010. Born in Haiti, she is also known for her role as the UNESCO special envoy for Haiti, where she worked to promote education and development in her home country. Jean has been a prominent advocate for social justice, culture, and human rights, serving as the Secretary-General of La Francophonie from 2013 to 2019, where she focused on strengthening the ties among French-speaking nations and promoting democratic values.
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Michaëlle Jean presented Oliver Jones with the Governor General's Performing Arts Award in 2005.
Revered pianist Oliver Jones transformed the jazz scene in Montreal and beyondCanada· 2026-07-29
Michaelle Jean is a former governor general who invested Marilyn Brooks as a member of the Order of Canada.
Canadian fashion designer Marilyn Brooks, 93, has diedCanada· 2026-07-06
Michaëlle Jean was seated on the governors-general bench during the Throne Speech.
King Charles delivers soaring poetry and gristly prose in Throne Speech to giddy SenateCanada· 2025-05-28
Former governor general Michaelle Jean spoke with Jean Chrétien at Rideau Hall.
Mark Carney sworn in as Prime Minister, unveils slimmed down cabinetCanada· 2025-03-14
Michaëlle Jean was governor-general of Canada, UNESCO special envoy for Haiti and secretary-general of La Francophonie.
Opinion: We won’t let Trump roll back the clock on social justice gainsCanada· 2025-02-19
