Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: The current governor general is David Lloyd Johnston , who has served since 1 October 2010 ; Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper recommended him to succeed MichaÃ `` lle Jean . Johnston 's wifeâ '' who is thus the viceregal consortâ '' is Sharon Johnston .
Simplified: David Lloyd Johnston is the current Governor General of Canada .