Louise Arbour installed as Canada's 31st governor general

Louise Arbour was officially installed as Canada's 31st governor general and commander-in-chief of the Canadian Armed Forces on Monday. In her installation speech, Arbour expressed her commitment to showcasing Canadians' diverse voices, emphasizing a desire to "learn and share."

As a Commonwealth country, Canada has the British monarch as its head of state. The governor general acts as the monarch's representative in the country and is appointed by the monarch on the recommendation of the Canadian prime minister for a five-year term.