Julie Payette Resigns
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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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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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Payette scandal sours Canadians on perks, expenses for former governors general: IpsosOnly six per cent of respondents say they strongly believe Canadian taxpayers should fund expense accounts for former governors general after Julie Payette's resignation.CanadaFeb 12, 2021
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Rideau Hall won’t say how much Canadians paid for travel by spouses of former GGsCanadians 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.CanadaFeb 1, 2021
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FSIN calls for naming of Indigenous governor general to ‘reinvigorate’ the roleThe Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is calling for Julie Payette's replacement to be an Indigenous person.CanadaJan 26, 2021
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A chance to reimagine the role of Governor GeneralJulie 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.CommentaryJan 25, 2021
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Julie Payette should not get expense account given to former GGs: O’TooleJulie 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.CanadaJan 25, 2021
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Payette will still receive pension despite resignation as governor general: LeBlancSpeaking 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.PoliticsJan 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.CanadaJan 22, 2021
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