Category: Rideau Hall

Chief Justice Will Fill In for Payette Until Permanent Replacement Is Found

As Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette announced her resignation following a blistering report on the work environment at Rideau Hall, Chief Justice Richard Wagner take on the duties of the governor general for the time being. An independent consulting firm was hired by the Privy Council Office last year to investigate reports of workplace harassment and bullying by Payette…


‘Canada deserves stability’: Julie Payette Resigns as Governor General, Apologizes

OTTAWA—Julie Payette resigned Thursday as Canada’s governor general, saying that to protect the integrity of her office and for the good of the country it was time for her to go. Payette joins a very short list of governors general who have left the post early and is the first to do so mired in…


Gov. Gen. Julie Payette Is Resigning After Controversial Tenure

OTTAWA—Gov. Gen. Julie Payette is resigning, a source with direct knowledge of her decision but not authorized to discuss it publicly confirms to The Canadian Press. The news comes as the results of an investigation into allegations of a toxic workplace at Rideau Hall are expected to be released. The Privy Council Office revealed last…


Gov. Gen. Julie Payette Resigning After Controversial Tenure

OTTAWA—Gov. Gen. Julie Payette is resigning, a source with direct knowledge of her decision but not authorized to discuss it publicly confirms to The Canadian Press. The news comes as the results of an investigation into allegations of a toxic workplace at Rideau Hall are expected to be released. The Privy Council Office revealed last…