David Johnston: Canada’s strong culture of giving is in danger
Opinion: The future of philanthropy in Canada is in doubt, writes the former governor general. How can Canadians be encouraged to donate more?
David Johnston
David Johnston: Thank you for an ’extraordinary, humbling experience’
As his term ends, Canada’s Governor General writes about the Canadians who touched him—and why we need The Queen
Paul Wells in conversation with outgoing Governor General David Johnston
David Johnston speaks with Paul Wells about the rise of distrust in Canada, the future of the monarchy, and what he plans to do next.
David Johnston: Before abolishing the monarchy, know what you’re getting into
The outgoing governor general speaks with Paul Wells about the rise of distrust in Canada, Harper’s 2009 prorogation of Parliament, and what he plans to do next
Ottawa’s despicable display in China
Terry Glavin on the death of Nobel Peace laureate Liu Xiaobo and Canada’s efforts to wine and dine the prisoner’s tormentors
Her Majesty’s astronaut
Paul Wells on the history of picking the governor general, and the message Justin Trudeau wants to send in choosing Julie Payette
Why it’s time to clearly define the Crown’s role with First Nations
The role of the Queen’s representative with respect to First Nations can no longer depend on the goodwill of a particular governor general
David Johnston: Who am I, anyway?
Excerpted from The Idea of Canada, a new book from the Governor General. Here, a simple answer to one boy’s profound question
What to expect from the Trudeau government’s Throne Speech
Justin Trudeau’s government readies to set its agenda as a very long list
Your guide to today’s pomp and ceremony
So how does Canada get a new federal cabinet? Here’s what to know about exactly what will happen when Justin Trudeau takes the oaths