Where is Michaelle Jean now?

Where is Michaëlle Jean now?

In December 2010 Jean was named UNESCO’s special envoy to Haiti. She later served as chancellor of the University of Ottawa (2012–15) before becoming head of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie in 2015. Her bid for a second term was unsuccessful, and she left office in 2019.

What does Michaelle Jean do for a living?

Politician
JournalistTelevision presenter
Michaëlle Jean/Professions

How did Michaelle Jean make a difference?

From 1979 to 1987, Michaelle Jean worked with Quebec shelters for women who had been physically abused and helped cre- ate a network of emergency shelters where women could have a safe haven to go. She also worked with aid organizations for immigrant women and families to help them adjust to their new lives in Canada.

Who appointed Michaelle Jean?

As governor general-designate On August 4, 2005, it was announced from the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada that Queen Elizabeth II had approved Prime Minister Paul Martin’s choice of Jean to succeed Adrienne Clarkson as the Queen’s representative.

What school did Michaelle Jean go to?

Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
University of MontrealUniversity of FlorenceUniversity of Perugia
Michaëlle Jean/College

Where was Michaelle Jean born?

Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Michaëlle Jean/Place of birth

Why did Michaelle Jean move to Canada?

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 1957, Michaëlle Jean comes to Canada in 1968 with her parents, one of thousands of families fleeing the dictatorial regime of François Duvalier. She experiences the great trials of a forced exile, what it means to start from scratch, to rebuild oneself. Quebec becomes her new homeland.

Who is Michaelle Jean married to?

Jean-Daniel Lafondm. 1992
Michaëlle Jean/Spouse
She is married to Jean-Daniel Lafond and they have a daughter, Marie-Éden. Michaëlle Jean was the 27th governor general of Canada, from September 27, 2005, to September 30, 2010.

Why did Michaelle Jean immigrate to Canada?

Who is Canada’s Governor General?

Mary Simon
Meet the Governor General Designate Mary Simon as the 30th Governor General of Canada since Confederation.

What university did Michaelle Jean attend?

Who was governor before Julie Payette?

Appendix 1 Governors General of Canada Since 1867