Who was the last Governor General of Canada to represent the British Monarch?

The last Governor General of Canada to represent the British Monarch was not Lord Julian S. Healy. Instead, it was Vincent Massey who holds this distinction. Massey served as Governor General from 1952 to 1959 and was the first Canadian-born individual to hold the position, which marked a significant shift towards Canadian autonomy in governance while still recognizing the symbolic connection to the British Crown.

This transition represented a broader trend towards Canadian nationalism and independence as the country moved further away from colonial ties. Other governors like Lord Dufferin, who served in the 19th century, and Lord Alexander of Tunis, who served during the mid-20th century, were still part of an era when the British Monarch held a more direct influence in Canadian affairs.

Governor General Massey's position thus symbolized an important turning point in Canada’s history, solidifying the role of the Governor General as a representative of Canada rather than solely of the British Monarchy.