Heard On The Hill

Historic Payette announcement draws Hill staffers out of offices

From outer space to serving the country, Ms. Payette will replace outgoing GG David Johnston in the fall.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced July 13 that Julie Payette will become Canada's next governor general in the Senate foyer. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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BY SHRUTI SHEKAR

July 17, 2017

When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on July 13 the appointment of Julie Payette as Canada’s next governor general, lots of Hill staffers came out their offices to watch the historic event unfold from the mezzanine above the Senate foyer. Ms. Payette will...

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