David Johnston

Opinion: The future of philanthropy in Canada is in doubt, writes the former governor general. How can Canadians be encouraged to donate more?

As his term ends, Canada’s Governor General writes about the Canadians who touched him—and why we need The Queen

David Johnston speaks with Paul Wells about the rise of distrust in Canada, the future of the monarchy, and what he plans to do next.

The outgoing governor general speaks with Paul Wells about the rise of distrust in Canada, Harper’s 2009 prorogation of Parliament, and what he plans to do next

Terry Glavin on the death of Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo and Canada’s efforts to wine and dine the prisoner’s tormentors

Paul Wells on the history of picking the governor general, and the message Justin Trudeau wants to send in choosing Julie Payette

The role of the Queen’s representative with respect to First Nations can no longer depend on the goodwill of a particular governor general

Excerpted from The Idea of Canada, a new book from the Governor General. Here, a simple answer to one boy’s profound question

Justin Trudeau’s government readies to set its agenda as a very long list

So how does Canada get a new federal cabinet? Here’s what to know about exactly what will happen when Justin Trudeau takes the oaths

When the GG is your landlord, even pizza night is constitutionally interesting. Scott Feschuk on the PM-designate’s living situation

Governor General David Johnston on ice-bucket challenges, giving moments, the military, the Queen—and fixing hockey