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Who recommended Clarkson's appointment to Governor General?

  • Prime Minister John Chrétien

  • Queen Elizabeth II

  • Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau

  • Governor General Michaëlle Jean

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Prime Minister John Chrétien recommended Clarkson's appointment to Governor General because he believed that she would be a good fit for the position. Clarkson had a long history of public service, and she was known for her intelligence, her integrity, and her commitment to Canada.
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