Michaëlle Jean
Awards & Honours
4
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Michaëlle Jean's achievements stand as historic firsts: she was the first Black person and first Haitian Canadian to serve as Governor General of Canada, and the first woman to lead the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie. Her career has been marked by a consistent commitment to social justice, education, and the arts, earning her respect across political and cultural lines. These milestones are not just personal accomplishments but symbols of progress for diversity and inclusion in public life.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Chancellor of the Order of Canada
As Governor General, she became the Chancellor of the Order of Canada.
Member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada
Lifelong honorary appointment.
Commander of the Order of the Legion of Honour
Awarded during her tenure as Governor General.
Grand Cross of the National Order of Quebec
Highest honour of Quebec.
Honorary Doctorates
Including University of Ottawa, McGill University, and York University.
Rankings & Lists
100 Most Influential Women in the World
Magazine Covers
Maclean's
2005-11-01
Michaëlle Jean: Canada's New Governor General
Elle Quebec
2006-03-01
Michaëlle Jean: A Woman of Influence
Chatelaine
2006-05-01
Michaëlle Jean: A Governor General for All
Records & Feats
First Black Governor General of Canada
First Black person and first Haitian Canadian to serve as Governor General of Canada, holding office from 2005 to 2010.
First Female Secretary-General of the Francophonie
First woman to lead the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, serving from 2015 to 2019.