What Does It Say When The Most Trusted Person in Canada Isn’t Trusted? David Johnston seemed to have it all when Stephen Harper picked him as Governor General in 2010. Everyone lined up from all parties to praise Johnston. The man with twenty-one letters AFTER his name was golden, until this week. The views, opinions and analyses expressed in the articles on National Newswatch are those of the contributor(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the publishers.