‘I’m a true believer in the strength of teamwork,’ Payette touts civic duty, Indigenous reconciliation in inaugural speech as GG

Although Julie Payette highlighted a number of issues such as global poverty and fighting climate change, she did not list her specific priorities like departing Governor General David Johnston had in his 2010 Installation Day speech.
Julie Payette steps out of Centre Block after being sworn-in as governor general Oct. 2.
PARLIAMENT HILL—On a Monday morning in the Senate Chamber, Canada's new Governor General Julie Payette talked about reconciliation with Indigenous peoples and enhanced cooperation to address global issues like nuclear proliferati...

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