Governor General Expenses

• Payette scandal sours Canadians on perks, expenses for former governors general: Ipsos

  Only six per cent of respondents say they strongly believe Canadian taxpayers should fund expense accounts for former governors general after Julie Payette's resignation.

  Canada

  Feb 12, 2021
  
• Rideau Hall won’t say how much Canadians paid for travel by spouses of former GGs

  Canadians taxpayers are left holding a bill for up to $1.4 million per year — with no ability to see how their money is being spent by former governors general.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2021
  
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• Julie Payette should not get expense account given to former GGs: O’Toole

  Julie Payette appears on track to receive the same lifelong perks as those who served out full terms, including an expense account on the public dime.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2021
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• Former governors general get perks like expense accounts. Should Julie Payette?

  Despite not completing her term and resigning under a cloud of bullying accusations, Julie Payette appears on track to join other former governors general who get cushy perks.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2021
• Roy Green: Adrienne Clarkson, as before, remains entitled to her entitlements

  Since her departure as governor general in 2005, Adrienne Clarkson has continued to bill Canada's taxpayers to the tune of $1.1 million for expenses, Roy Green says.

  Nov 2, 2018