End of tenure Michaëlle Jean
jean (left) queen elizabeth ii @ queen s park, toronto, july 2010
on may 10, 2010, princess margriet of netherlands presented jean new tulip cultivar named michaëlle jean tulip; deep maroon petals; designed reflect governor general s personal tastes. carried on tradition of dutch royalty giving tulips gifts canada.
summaries of jean s time queen s representative emerged mid-2010; jean regarded having fulfilled role in admirable, though not perfect, fashion. noted used office, speaking abilities, , photogenic nature canada s advantage, promoting freedom, human rights, , urban youth, , bring attention socio-economic problems in country s north. commended dedication arts, aboriginal canadians, armed forces, , outreach haiti following earthquake there, critiqued specific incidents, such referring herself canada s head of state , making public comments skirted political. ability connect met noted, frequent displays of emotion; commentators dubbed empathizer-in-chief.
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