John Ibbitson: Payette had to go, now Trudeau must restore confidence in the role

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Published January 22, 2021Updated January 26, 2021

The resignation of Governor-General Julie Payette leaves a vacuum with a possible election on the horizon. John Ibbitson says Ms. Payette's reported behaviour meant she had to go, and now Prime Minister Trudeau has to restore confidence in the vice-regal role with his next choice of governor-general.

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