Alas, the Facebook-led movement to persuade William Shatner to become Governor General has ground to a halt. Mr. Shatner, when contacted, had this to say:

My interest is to be Prime Minister of Canada, not Governor General, which is a mostly ceremonial position. As Prime Minister, I can lead Canada into even greater exploits so, therefore, I must -- with my deepest thanks -- turn down your honorable intent to advance me as Governor General. Besides which, I don't have time to be Governor General.