‘The embodiment of colonialism’: it’s time for an Indigenous governor general, but it won’t be easy, say some Indigenous Senators

‘I would like to see somebody holding that position who can help to bring the people of this country together,’ says former senator Murray Sinclair.

Julie Payette was installed as governor general of Canada on Oct. 2, 2017. She resigned from the role amid a staff harassment controversy on Jan. 21. Some prominent Indigenous Canadians have called for the government to appoint an Indigenous person to serve as Canada's next governor general.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY ABBAS RANA, PETER MAZEREEUW

February 1, 2021

Appointing an Indigenous person to serve as Canada’s next governor general could help advance reconciliation, but would come with unique challenges as well, say some current and former Indigenous Senators. Since Julie Payette�...

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