Curious about the Governor General?

The installation of Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour was the 'big story' on June 8, but a week later one had to struggle to find her name, or any mention of her in that capacity, in any national news story. Arbour will be seen and heard when she speaks publicly, but she must speak in governor generalities. Not much news for the media to report on there. 
Louise Arbour watches a dancer perform outside the Senate of Canada before her instalment as Governor General General on June 8, 2026. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion
BY NELSON WISEMAN
August 20, 2026

TORONTO—Curious About the Governor General?

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