Role & Basics
This person is the King/Queen's representative in Canada is called ,,,,
What is the Governor General.
The Governor General is officially appointed by this person,,,
Who is the King/Monarch of Canada?
True or False — There are strict education requirements to become Governor General,,,
What is false?
The typical length of a Governor General’s term in Canada is this many years,,,
What is 5 years?
At ceremonies, the Governor General often wears this medal-like symbol of their office,,,
What is the Governor General’s insignia / badge of office?
The Governor General gives this formal approval before a bill becomes law,,,
What is the Royal assent.
Before the King makes the appointment, this Canadian official recommends a candidate,,,
Who is the Prime Minister?
One requirement for the role is that the candidate must be a __________ citizen,,,
What is Canadian?
This 2005–2010 Governor General was also a journalist and broadcaster from Quebec,,,
Who is Michaëlle Jean?
The Governor General presents these annual awards to recognize Canadians for outstanding contributions,,,
What are the Governor General’s Awards / the Order of Canada?
Besides constitutional duties, the Governor General also serves as the Commander-in-Chief of what,,,
The Canadian Armed Forces.
This group, formed by the Prime Minister, helps recommend possible candidates for Governor General,,,
What is the advisory committee?
Governors General are usually chosen because they have made what kind of contributions to Canada,,,
What are significant and lasting contributions?
The 1984–1990 Governor General, Jeanne Sauvé, was the first Canadian woman to hold the role,,,
Who is Jeanne Sauvé?
This residence in Ottawa is the official home of the Governor General,,,
What is Rideau Hall?
The Governor General delivers this speech at the opening of each new Parliament, outlining the government’s plans,,,
What is the Speech from the Throne?
The selection process for a new Governor General can take up to this many years,,,
What is two years?
Governors General are expected to be non-partisan. What does “non-partisan” mean,,,
Not connected to or influenced by political parties.
This former Governor General was also an astronaut before being appointed in 2017,,,
Who is Julie Payette?
As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor General takes part in this November ceremony to honour fallen soldiers,,,
What is Remembrance Day at the National War Memorial?
The Governor General has the power to dissolve this federal body before an election,,,
What is Parliament?
True or False — Canadians can apply directly to become Governor General,,,
What is False?
Appointments are described as “merit-based.” What does that mean in this context,,,
Candidates are chosen for their accomplishments and contributions, not who they know.
Canada’s first Canadian-born Governor General, appointed in 1952, was this man,,,
Who is Vincent Massey?
When a new Governor General begins their role, they are sworn in at this building,,,
What is Parliament Hill / the Senate Chamber?