of Canada will donate $3 million, and up to $7 million in matching funds over 10 years, to the Rideau Hall Foundation, a charity founded by Johnston. Its goal, he said, "is to gather, align and mobilize ideas, people and resources to move the Canadian spirit and our shared aspirations forward". David Johnston's comments during a farewell ceremony on Parliament Hill included the following: "Serving as Governor General is a responsibility I have cherished for the past seven years. I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to give back to this country I love so much." Post vice-regal career Shortly after the end of his vice-regal tenure, Johnston joined the consulting firm Deloitte as an executive advisor and will provide advice to private sector and government clients on "innovation, inclusiveness, talent development and leadership, and the role those things play in economic growth." Johnston also holds a volunteer position as chair of the Rideau Hall Foundation, the charity he established in 2012. On March 13, 2018, U Sports renamed the U Sports University Cup to the David Johnston University Cup in honour of Johnston. On June 18, 2018, it was announced that Johnston would be appointed Colonel of the Regiment for the Royal Canadian Regiment, effective August 4, 2018. He succeeded Major-General (Retired) J. Ivan Fenton. The position was previously held by Colonel W. J. Aitchison. Inaugural Commissioner of Canadian Leaders' Debates Commission (2018-present) In October 2018, Johnston was nominated to be the first commissioner of the Leaders' Debates Commission by the government of Justin Trudeau. He was subsequently confirmed to the position. Honours and arms Ribbon bars of David Johnston width=100 100px 100px Appointments July 11, 1988 – October 23, 1997: Officer of the Order of Canada (OC) October 23, 1997 – October 1, 2010: Companion of the Order of Canada (CC) October 1, 2010 – May 8, 2013: Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada (CC) May 8, 2013 – October 2, 2017: Chancellor and Principal and extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada (CC) October 2, 2017 –: Extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada (CC) September 5, 2010 – October 1, 2010: Commander of the Order of Military Merit (CMM) October 1, 2010 – May 8, 2013: Chancellor and Commander of the Order of Military Merit (CMM) May 8, 2013 – October 2, 2017: Chancellor and extraordinary Commander of the Order of Military Merit