Payette’s appointment could become a ‘live issue’ if political foes want to target GG choice, say some political observers

But other insiders say Julie Payette will have no issue in performing her duties as the governor general.

Julie Payette, pictured with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Parliament Hill on July 13, 2017, was appointed as Canada's next governor general last month. She steps into the position in the fall. The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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BY ABBAS RANA

August 7, 2017

Julie Payette's appointment as Canada's next governor general could become a “live issue” if political enemies want to target the prime minister on this in the future, say some political observers, but others say the former astronaut can only be judged by her performance as the GG and not by any...

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