Julie Payette

Mary Simon named Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General

Jul 6, 2021 | 8:27am

Canada has a new Governor General, the first ever with an Indigenous background. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement Tuesday morning. “On my recommendation, her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has approved the appointment of Mary Simon, as the 30th Governor General of Canada,” Trudeau said. Simon, an Inuk Leader, is an officer in the […]

Review of Rideau Hall’s workplace environment paints ugly picture of Julie Payette

Jan 28, 2021 | 6:10am

The review of Rideau Hall’s workplace environment has been released to the public, and it does not paint a pretty picture of the former governor general. It includes comments suggesting that Julie Payette’s abusive behavior created “a poisoned work environment.” Workers reported that the former astronaut turned Queen’s representative was disrespectful and would make demeaning […]

Gov. General Julie Payette resigns over Rideau Hall workplace controversy

Jan 21, 2021 | 3:33pm

OTTAWA – Gov. Gen. Julie Payette is resigning. The news comes as the results of an investigation into allegations of a toxic workplace environment at Rideau Hall are expected to be released. The Privy Council Office revealed last year that Quintet Consulting Corp. had been hired to conduct a third-party investigation into allegations of workplace […]

Throne speech promises continued COVID-19 funding, over a million jobs

Sep 23, 2020 | 2:30pm

OTTAWA – The minority Liberal government has unveiled what it calls an “ambitious plan for an unprecedented reality” that pledges to create over one million jobs and expand or introduce benefit programs and supports for nearly every sector of society. But while today’s throne speech makes it clear the Liberals intend to make good on […]

Ambitious plans for jobs, benefit programs and supports laid out in federal throne speech

Sep 23, 2020 | 1:28pm

The minority Liberal government has unveiled what it calls an “ambitious plan for an unprecedented reality” that pledges to create over one million jobs and expand or introduce benefit programs and supports for nearly every sector of society. But while Wednesday’s throne speech makes it clear the Liberals intend to make good on earlier promises […]

Parliament prorogued till Sept. 23, says PM Trudeau

Aug 18, 2020 | 2:38pm

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he asked Gov. Gen. Julie Payette to prorogue Parliament until late next month. He says Parliament will return Sept. 23, which is two days after the House of Commons was initially scheduled to resume sitting. The Liberal government will then deliver a speech from the throne. Earlier in […]

Armed man arrested on Rideau Hall grounds

Jul 2, 2020 | 10:40am

An armed man has been arrested on the grounds of Rideau Hall, where Gov. Gen. Julie Payette and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau live. The RCMP announced the arrest hours after a large number of police officers descended on the sprawling estate Thursday morning. The RCMP said an armed man got onto the grounds around 6:40 […]

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