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Adrienne Clarkson
ADRIENNE
CLARKSON | Born in
Hong Kong in 1939, Madame Adrienne Clarkson came to Canada as
a refugee with her family during the Second World War in 1942.
She received her early education in the Ottawa public school
system and later obtained an Honours B.A. and an M.A. in English
Literature from the University of Toronto. She also did post-graduate
work at the Sorbonne in France and became fluently bilingual.
A leading figure in Canada's
cultural life, Madame Clarkson had a rich and distinguished career
in broadcasting, journalism, the arts and the public service.
During her career, Madame Clarkson received numerous prestigious
awards both in Canada and abroad in recognition for her outstanding
contributions in professional and charitable endeavours. She
was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1992, and
upon her appointment as Governor General in 1999, she became
Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada.
Madame Clarkson was the 26th
Governor General of Canada from October 7, 1999 to September
27, 2005.
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