governor general Julie Payette

MP Tables Bill That Would Prevent Governors General From Receiving Pension and Benefits Unless They Serve Full Term

A private member’s bill that seeks to ensure governors general do not qualify for lifetime pension and expense reimbursement programs unless they fully serve their term has been introduced by ...

June 5, 2021BY Isaac Teo

Report Details a Pattern of Aggressive Conduct at Rideau Hall Under Payette

OTTAWA—Julie Payette's resignation as governor general was prompted by a scathing review of the work environment she presided ...

January 28, 2021BY The Canadian Press

Chief Justice Will Fill In for Payette Until Permanent Replacement Is Found

As Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette announces her resignation following a blistering report on the work environment at Rideau Hall, Chief ...

January 22, 2021BY Andrew Chen

‘Canada deserves stability’: Julie Payette Resigns as Governor General, Apologizes

OTTAWA—Julie Payette resigned Thursday as Canada’s governor general, saying that to protect the integrity of her office and ...

January 22, 2021BY The Canadian Press

Human Rights Defenders, Philanthropists Among 61 Awarded Order of Canada

Human rights defenders, philanthropists, and public health scientists are among the 61 individuals whose innovations and contributions to ...

December 30, 2020BY Andrew Chen

Throne Speech to Talk Short and Long Term Plans as COVID Cases Rise, Prompting PM Address

OTTAWA—The federal Liberals' throne speech Wednesday is to lay out plans for child care, health care, affordable housing ...

September 22, 2020BY The Canadian Press

Ottawa Firm Hired to Review Workplace Complaints at Rideau Hall

OTTAWA—An Ottawa-based consulting firm with a history of reviewing allegations of workplace harassment on Parliament Hill is being ...

September 1, 2020BY The Canadian Press