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‘Historic day’: Mixed thoughts in Maritimes as Mary Simon sworn in as governor generalMaritime perspectives varied about Mary Simon becoming Canada's governor general, including suggestions that the appointment is a 'political play.'CanadaJul 26, 2021
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‘The world changed’: Indigenous Canadians say Mary Simon opens new doors for youth“I think the door for possibilities has widened today," said one Inuk leader about the installation of Mary Simon as Canada's first Indigenous governor general.CanadaJul 26, 2021
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Mary Simon is now officially Canada’s first Indigenous governor generalPrime Minister Justin Trudeau named Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, as his choice to be the Queen's representative in Canada earlier this month.CanadaJul 26, 2021
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Incoming governor general Mary Simon has virtual audience with Queen ElizabethMary Simon will be sworn in as the representative of the sovereign in Canada on Monday.CanadaJul 23, 2021
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Mary Simon will officially become first Indigenous governor general on July 26Prominent Inuk leader and former diplomat Mary Simon will be Canada's first Indigenous governor general and takes over after Julie Payette left the office in turmoil.CanadaJul 13, 2021
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Who is Mary Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous governor general?Mary Simon called her appointment a 'historic and inspirational moment for Canada' and an 'important step' towards reconciliation.CanadaJul 6, 2021
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École élémentaire publique Julie-Payette in Ottawa to be renamedAn elementary school in Kanata named for Julie Payette will be renamed, Ottawa’s French public school board decided at its regular meeting Tuesday evening.EducationJun 24, 2021
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Trudeau should get governor general shortlist in ‘the next few weeks’: LeBlancThe advisory panel is under close scrutiny as its members select a list of candidates to recommend for the vice-regal role, which was embroiled in scandal earlier this year.CanadaMay 23, 2021
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Still no answers on whether ex-GG Julie Payette can claim expensesDespite resignation amid a scathing workplace review, Payette is legally entitled to a pension — but the question of access to an expense account remains unresolved.CanadaApr 8, 2021
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The search for Canada’s new governor general is not off to a great startThis process has become about more than just a replacement, Rob Breakenridge writes — it’s about rebuilding public confidence in the institution itself.CommentaryMar 13, 2021
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