The Throne Speech was short on substance—and the opposition was not afraid to say so
Politics Insider for Nov. 24, 2021: The Governor General’s cautious speech; a fed-up opposition; and a breakfast brawl
Governor General
Mary Simon and the PM’s winning conditions
Paul Wells: The newly named Governor General has been a pillar of many Canadian communities and now will be again of another. She’s needed and ready.
Trudeau announces Canada’s next Governor General: Live video
The Prime Minister is set to announce the next Governor General, months after Julie Payette’s resignation
Justin Trudeau applauds Justin Trudeau’s handling of the Rideau Hall mess
Paul Wells: The response to the GG problem is a familiar one for the Trudeau government—nothing is a big, urgent problem until it hits the nightly news
What happens when there’s no Governor General?
Philippe Lagassé, an expert on the Westminster system, talks about Julie Payette’s resignation, the uncomfortable role of the Chief Justice, and what happens next
Notes on the Throne Speech, and a reminder that Julie Payette is governor general
Paul Wells: The speech was further from ’bold solutions’ and closer to ’old ways of thinking’. Then the PM took to the TV to deliver another message.
Governor General Julie Payette’s 2020 Throne Speech: Full transcript
The Governor General of Canada formally opens the new session of Parliament as a global pandemic rages on
Can Canada put Harry and Meghan to work?
Dale Smith: Let’s let some bona fide royals do some things that our current Governor General won’t
Former governors general are billing Canadians—and we deserve to know the details
Opinion: Adrienne Clarkson has reportedly received $1.1 million from taxpayers after leaving office. It may be money well spent—but the lack of transparency is a big problem
Did Kathleen Wynne abuse the power of prorogation?
Since Stephen Harper prorogued Parliament to save his government in 2008, the rarely-used power has drawn criticism as a political tactic