Governor General Julie Payette

• Payette’s resignation shines light on expense account, pension for governors general

  As a former governor general, Payette is entitled to an annual pension of nearly $150,000.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2021
  
• A chance to reimagine the role of Governor General

  Julie Payette’s abrupt resignation after an external review found Rideau Hall was a toxic workplace is an opportunity to transform the role of Canada’s Governor General.

  Commentary

  Jan 25, 2021
  
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• No apology from Trudeau over Payette appointment following ‘scathing’ report, resignation

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not apologizing for appointing Julie Payette, following a 'scathing' review regarding allegations she fostered a 'toxic' workplace.

  Canada

  Jan 22, 2021
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• $1B plan to expand rural internet will be accelerated, feds say

  The throne speech read Wednesday by Gov. Gen Julie Payette to mark the reopening of Canada's Parliament said the Liberal government will accelerate efforts to ensure Canadians in rural areas have better access to the vital communications lifeline.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2020
• Can a Governor General be forced to resign? Here’s a look at the protocol

  Renewed interest has been sparked into the role of the Governor General in Canada — and what happens if the person holding this office requires discipline or dismissal.

  Aug 9, 2020
• Governor General’s office was ‘toxic,’ ‘unbearable,’ former employee says

  'I’ve worked in very, very tense work environments, but nothing, nothing like that,' a source said.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2020
• Military reservist Corey Hurren facing 22 charges in armed Rideau Hall incident

  Corey Hurren, 46, was charged with multiple firearms offences, including possession of a restricted firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. He also faces a single count of uttering threats.

  Crime

  Jul 3, 2020
• Military reservist in custody after Rideau Hall armed incident wanted to speak to PM: source

  Rideau Hall is the official residence of Gov. Gen. Julie Payette.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2020
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• Governor General Julie Payette won’t move into Rideau Hall ‘until further notice’

  The Governor General will not move into her official residence in Ottawa this summer and there is no date for when she might.

  Canada

  Jul 3, 2019
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• Former chief justice among three Edmontonians honoured with Order of Canada

  In all, 83 new appointments were made by Governor-General Julie Payette.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2019