Julie Payette Resigns

• Mary Simon will officially become first Indigenous governor general on July 26

  Prominent 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.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 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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• 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
• FSIN calls for naming of Indigenous governor general to ‘reinvigorate’ the role

  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling for Julie Payette's replacement to be an Indigenous person.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 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
• 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 will still receive pension despite resignation as governor general: LeBlanc

  Speaking on The West Block, Dominic LeBlanc pointed out that the hefty annuity, which will last for the rest of Payette's life, is "a function of law" and will not be waived.

  Politics

  Jan 24, 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