Payette’s resignation yet another self-inflicted wound for Trudeau Liberals, say former senior Grits

Justin Trudeau should take his time and follow a proper screening process in choosing Julie Payette’s successor, says Prof. Donald Savoie.

Governor General Julie Payette stepped down last week after an independent investigation came up with what Privy Council President Dominic LeBlanc called 'disturbing' and 'worrisome' conclusions about the work environment at the Rideau Hall.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

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BY ABBAS RANA

January 25, 2021

Former governor general Julie Payette’s premature and unprecedented departure last week is yet another self-inflicted wound for the Trudeau government, which should take its time and follow proper processes when it chooses Canada's next GG, say political insiders, a pollster, and an academic. “...

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