Controversies Past and Present: The Governor General Role Post-WWII

Controversies Past and Present: The Governor General Role Post-WWII
Governor General Julie Payette delivers a speech in the Senate chamber on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Oct. 2, 2017. Lars Hagberg/AFP via Getty Images
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The subject of a Privy Council Office investigation after anonymous harassment claims by current and former Rideau Hall staff surfaced in July, Gov. Gen. Julie Payette is facing questions about her conduct in the non-partisan, viceregal role.

Over the years, every governor general has brought his or her own characteristics and, at times, foibles to the position.