Today in Canada’s Political History: Georges Vanier becomes Governor GeneralOne of Canada’s greatest modern-era Governors General was officially installed as the Queen’s representative to Canada on this date in 1959. Her Majesty appointed Georges P. Vanier as GG on the advice of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. Governor General Vanier, only the second Canadian to hold the Vice-Regal post — and, notably, the first Quebecer — served at Rideau Hall until his death, while still in office, in 1967. Before his service to Canada as Governor General, Vanier was a veteran (who lost a leg in battle) of the First World War. A resident of Kingston, Ontario, Milnes serves as the in-house historian at the 175 year-old Frontenac Club Hotel.

Source: National Post September 15, 2022 15:39 UTC