But what is the process for a governor general to vacate — willingly or otherwise — the role due to controversy? How can a Governor General be removed? The Governor General is appointed by the Queen on the advice of the prime minister. Because the Governor General has the power to dismiss the prime minister, the Queen could refuse a request by the prime minister to remove the Governor General if she felt the prime minister was doing so to try and save their own political career. Following the resignation or removal of a governor general, the government does not need to immediately appoint a new one, Jackson said.

Source: CBC News August 11, 2020 07:52 UTC