The risky tag team of Julie Payette and Justin Trudeau
Stephen Maher: Our system relies on vice-regal distance from the government, and this week the line was blurred
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Julie Payette takes on junk science—and tests the limits of her job title
Opinion: The Governor General caused a stir with comments about climate change, evolution and medicine. But it’s the tone, not the facts, that should rankle
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
Meet Julie Payette, Canada’s next governor general
Ten things to know about the former astronaut who will be Canada’s next governor general.
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
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