Category: governor general Julie Payette

MP Tables Bill That Would Prevent Governors General From Receiving Pension and Benefits Unless They Serve Full Term

June 5, 2021
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A private member’s bill that seeks to ensure governors general do not qualify for lifetime pension and expense reimbursement programs unless they fully serve their term has been introduced by Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu. Bill C-305, An Act to amend the Governor General’s Act, proposes that governors general who do not serve a full five-year…

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Report Details a Pattern of Aggressive Conduct at Rideau Hall Under Payette

January 28, 2021
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OTTAWA—Julie Payette’s resignation as governor general was prompted by a scathing review of the work environment she presided over at Rideau Hall, described by dozens of people as hostile, toxic, or poisoned. The government released the findings of the independent review conducted by Quintet Consulting Corp. on Wednesday evening. The report is heavily redacted, primarily…

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

January 22, 2021
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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…

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

January 22, 2021
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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…

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Gov. Gen. Julie Payette Is Resigning After Controversial Tenure

January 21, 2021
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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…

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Gov. Gen. Julie Payette Resigning After Controversial Tenure

January 21, 2021
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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…

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Human Rights Defenders, Philanthropists Among 61 Awarded Order of Canada

December 30, 2020
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Human rights defenders, philanthropists, and public health scientists are among the 61 individuals whose innovations and contributions to Canadian society are recognized with the appointment to the Order of Canada. Gov. Gen. Julie Payette announced the appointees to the country’s highest civilian honour on Dec. 30. The order recognizes these people as those who “have…

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