Adrienne Clarkson was Canada's 26th Governor General, and before that was an acclaimed broadcaster.
Now she has turned her talents to examining the ever-changing face of Canadian identity, specifically how it is shaped by the experience and integration of immigrants.
Her book "Room for all of us," is also a personal journey, since Clarkson is, herself, an immigrant.
For the full interview with Mutsumi Takahashi, click the video player to the right.