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26.07.2021 / 20:33

Mary Simon is now officially Canada’s first Indigenous governor general

Mary Simon is now officially the country’s new governor general and the first Indigenous person to hold the role following an installation ceremony in Ottawa on Monday morning.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, as his choice to be the Queen’s representative in Canada earlier this month, replacing Julie Payette who resigned in January.Trudeau was among the few people allowed to witness the ceremony in person as public health guidelines have set limits on attendance and mask requirements for anyone there in person.Simon was greeted at the Senate building by a First Nations drumming circle and accompanied by a traditional Inuit drummer on her way into the Senate chamber.

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Incoming governor general Mary Simon has virtual audience with Queen Elizabeth

governor general has had her first audience with the Queen.Mary Simon will be sworn in as the representative of the sovereign in Canada on Monday.The Queen and Simon met virtually on Thursday due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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

Justin Trudeau.The announcement comes five months after former governor general Julie Payette resigned amid a “scathing” workplace conduct review and as speculation heats up that the federal parties are on the verge of a summer election before the House of Commons returns in the fall.Trudeau announced on Tuesday morning at the Canadian Museum of History that Queen Elizabeth II has approved the appointment of Simon, a prominent Inuk leader who was formerly the Canadian ambassador to Denmark and who played a leading role in the creation of the Arctic Council.“Ms. Simon’s career has always been one of breaking down barriers,” said Trudeau.“Today, after 154 years, our country takes a historic step.

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No apology from Trudeau over Payette appointment following ‘scathing’ report, resignation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is not apologizing for his decision to appoint former Gov. Gen.

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

Julie Payette’s conduct at Rideau Hall and the office’s atmosphere alleges the former governor general and her deputy assistant oversaw a ‘toxic’ and ‘poisoned’ work environment. Gov.

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Julie Payette should not get expense account given to former GGs: O’Toole

Erin O’Toole says former governor general Julie Payette should not get access to the expense account traditionally granted to those who held the post for full terms, given she resigned early.In a press conference Monday morning, O’Toole was asked directly about whether Payette deserves access to the expenses, which are not required to be fully disclosed to the public and which have come under increasing scrutiny over recent years after high claims from former governors general.“She resigned her role.

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Gov. Gen. Julie Payette resigning amid ‘scathing’ Rideau Hall workplace review

Julie Payette is resigning.The decision comes on the heels of the completion of a high-profile review into allegations of a “toxic” workplace at Rideau Hall, which sources tell Global News painted a “scathing” portrait of the Queen’s representative.“Everyone has a right to a healthy and safe work environment, at all times and under all circumstances. It appears this was not always the case at the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General.

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Review of Gov. Gen. Julie Payette’s treatment of staff paints ‘scathing’ picture, sources say

A high-profile review into allegations of a “toxic” workplace at Rideau Hall is complete, and sources tell Global News the resulting portrait of Gov. Gen. Julie Payette is “scathing.” Mercedes Stephenson reports.

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CAF members went ‘beyond the call of duty’ amid coronavirus pandemic: Governor General

Canadian Armed Forces went “beyond the call of duty” amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.In a holiday message to the members of the CAF and the Foreign Service, Gov. Gen.

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CAF members went ‘beyond the call of duty’ amid coronavirus pandemic, says Payette

Governor General Julie Payette delivered a hopeful Christmas message to members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the country’s Foreign Service amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, while encouraging people to stay the course and continue to follow public health guidelines.

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Throne speech focuses on pandemic fight, recovery

Governor General Julie Payette has delivered the speech from the throne, resuming Parliament with a four-tiered pandemic plan. Then in a rare, televised prime time address, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declared four provinces were in the middle of a second wave of COVID-19.

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Throne speech: Conservatives ready for election if all Opposition parties vote against Liberals

Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Conservative MP Candice Bergen said Wednesday the party is ready for a federal election if the NDP does not support the throne speech, which was delivered on Wednesday by Governor General Julie Payette.

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Throne speech: Trudeau government addresses COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on women, pledges to create national action plan

Governor General Julie Payette addressed how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected women in Canada during Wednesday’s throne speech, pledging that the government would create a national action plan for getting women back into the workforce, which she said would be guided by a task force of diverse experts.

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Throne speech: Payette touts coronavirus job creation, wage subsidy extension

During Wednesday’s throne speech, Governor General Julie Payette said that “there is still more to be done” to help Canada’s economy and unemployment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why she said that the federal government will be launching a campaign to create over one million jobs.

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Throne speech: Governor General outlines ‘4 foundations’ of Trudeau government’s approach to COVID-19 pandemic

Governor General Julie Payette outlined four “foundations” of the Canadian government’s approach to COVID-19 in the throne speech on Wednesday, which included the need to fight the pandemic, the need to support people and businesses through the crisis, the need to “build back better” and the need to “stand up for who we are as Canadians.”

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Coronavirus: Trudeau says parliament prorogued through Sept. 23

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday he had asked Gov. Gen.

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Gov. Gen. Payette ‘welcomes’ probe into harassment claims

Governor General Julie Payette says she supports the independent review into the workplace harassment claims made against her. Mike Le Couteur hears from a former employee of Rideau Hall who’s corroborating the allegations.

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Privy Council launching review of abuse allegations against Gov. Gen. Julie Payette

Julie Payette mistreated past and current employees at Rideau Hall.The CBC reported Tuesday that Payette had yelled at, belittled and publicly humiliated employees, reducing some to tears or prompting them to quit. Gov.

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Rideau Hall incident comes to an end after ‘armed man’ accessed grounds: police

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police says an operation that unfolded early Thursday morning at Rideau Hall, the official residence of Governor General Julie Payette, was the result of an armed man accessing the grounds.

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Rideau Hall incident sparked after ‘armed man’ accessed grounds: police

Royal Canadian Mounted Police says an operation that unfolded early Thursday morning at Rideau Hall, the official residence of Governor General Julie Payette, was the result of an armed man accessing the grounds.The police force said in a tweet that around 6:40 A.M. on Thursday, an armed man accessed the grounds of Rideau Hall which is located at 1 Sussex Drive.Both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Payette live on the property: Payette in Rideau Hall and Trudeau at the nearby Rideau Cottage.

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Traditional Order of Canada list celebration cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic has put the kibosh on the annual Canada Day celebration of recipients of the country’s second highest award.Governor General Julie Payette would normally announce a list of new Order of Canada nominees on July 1.

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