Schreyer, Edward Richard (1935-…), was governor general of Canada from 1979 to 1984. The governor general serves as the representative of the British monarch, who is also Canada’s head of state. Schreyer succeeded Jules Leger as governor general. After completing his term as governor general, Schreyer served as Canada’s ambassador to Australia from 1984 to 1988. Since 1988, he has taught at several universities.
In 1969, Schreyer became leader of the New Democratic Party in Manitoba and premier of the province. He was premier until 1977 and party leader until 1978. He was a member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly from 1958 to 1965 and from 1969 to 1978. He served in the Canadian House of Commons from 1965 to 1969.
Schreyer was born on Dec. 21, 1935, in Beausejour, Manitoba. Schreyer graduated from the University of Manitoba.
