Congratulations to Governor General of Canada David Johnston 2010-09-25 18:30:00 Dmitry Medvedev congratulated David Johnston on his appointment as Governor General of Canada. The message reads, in part: ”Please accept my congratulations as you assume the office of Governor General of Canada. I hope that during your tenure in this high-level state position, the relations of constructive cooperation between Russia and Canada will further progress on all fronts in the interests of our peoples, international stability and security.“