16 SEP 2022 · A former teammate on a U-17 hockey team with Phil and Tony Esposito, David Johnston would go on to have a decades-long academic career that would lead him to the post of Governor General of Canada for seven years from 2010 to 2017. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

12 SEP 2022 · While the Conservatives led the way in Quebec during the 19th century, the early 20th century would see the beginning of the Liberal dynasty that would rule Quebec for nearly four decades. It would be a time of increased nationalism in Quebec, and the first push against the dominance of the Roman Catholic Church. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

9 SEP 2022 · The first Black Canadian to serve as Governor General, the start of her term was rocky over accusations that she and her husband supported Quebec separatism. As time went on, she would prove her detractors wrong, becoming a celebrated and respected vice-regal. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

5 SEP 2022 · From 1867 to 1892, Quebec would go through several premiers as scandals and interference from the Lt. Governor brought down governments and kept things very interesting for the voters. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

2 SEP 2022 · Adrienne Clarkson is considered to be one of the top Governors General since the 1950s, bringing new vitality into the post. While she received criticism at various times for her spending, she was widely respected and even received a military send-off when her term came to an end. No other Governor General received such an honour. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

26 AUG 2022 · Serving as Governor General from 1995 to 1999, Romeo LeBlanc opened up Rideau Hall to the public more than any previous Governor General, resulting in a tripling of visitors to the property. He was also the first person of Acadian descent, the first former Senator and the first former member of the Parliamentary Press Bureau to serve as Governor General. Boris Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/e2b58b58 Sublime Lime: https://www.sublimelime.ca/canadaehx Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

19 AUG 2022 · Ray Hnatyshyn was the son of the first Ukrainian-born Senator in Canadian history. After a career in politics, Hnatyshyn made history himself as the first Governor General of Ukrainian-descent. As Governor General, he was known for his friendly and humorous personality and he would open the doors to Rideau Hall and help make the position of Governor General more accessible to Canadians. Boris Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/e2b58b58 Sublime Lime: https://www.sublimelime.ca/canadaehx Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

15 AUG 2022 · Since Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King's interest in the occult was first revealed in 1951, he has been the subject of ridicule and scorn by some. Rather than looking for help with his political career, seances were a time for King to reconnect with the family he had lost decades earlier, to alleviate his own loneliness. Boris Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/e2b58b58 Sublime Lime: https://www.sublimelime.ca/canadaehx Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

12 AUG 2022 · Jeanne Sauve was a woman of firsts. The first Quebec woman to have a federal cabinet post, the first female Speaker of the House and the first female Governor General, she broke barriers throughout her life and overall was well-loved as Governor General. There would be hiccups along the way, but her impact on Canada cannot be understated. Boris Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/e2b58b58 Sublime Lime: https://www.sublimelime.ca/canadaehx Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

5 AUG 2022 · The first Governor General from Manitoba, he was the youngest premier in Manitoba's history & the third youngest Governor General ever. He was also unlike any Governor General to come before him, with many traditionalists unhappy with the populist farm-boy serving in such a prominent and prestigious position. Boris Fundraiser: https://gofund.me/e2b58b58 Vote for Canadian History Ehx at Canada Podcasting Awards: https://canpodawards.ca/vote/cultural/ Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx