Julie Payette Resignation

• Mary Simon, Indigenous leader, will be Canada’s next governor general: Trudeau

  Though bilingual in English and Inuktituk, Mary Simon does not speak French -- though says she is committed to learning it on the job as governor general.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021
  
• Trudeau should get governor general shortlist in ‘the next few weeks’: LeBlanc

  The 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.

  Canada

  May 23, 2021
  
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• Still no answers on whether ex-GG Julie Payette can claim expenses

  Despite resignation amid a scathing workplace review, Payette is legally entitled to a pension — but the question of access to an expense account remains unresolved.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2021
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• Liberals re-establish panel to help choose next governor general

  The newly struck advisory group is mandated to submit a shortlist of candidates for the prime minister's consideration.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2021
• 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
• Report into Julie Payette’s conduct says staff reported ‘toxic’, ‘poisoned’ work atmosphere

  According to the report, several staff members alleged "yelling, screaming, aggressive conduct, demeaning comments and public humiliations," had occurred at Rideau Hall.

  Canada

  Jan 27, 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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• 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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• Payette’s resignation doesn’t let Trudeau off the hook

  Numerous reports say the vetting or governor general was flawed at best, Rob Breakenridge writes, which raises many questions — including how politicized the process was.

  Commentary

  Jan 23, 2021