Gen. Julie Payette's disregard for the Mounties paid to protect her has resulted in added security risks and unnecessary taxpayer costs, according to RCMP and Rideau Hall sources. The RCMP is mandated at all times, even during private functions, to protect the Governor General. "The RCMP and the governor general have to work and sing from the same song sheet," he said. Payette's press secretary defended the Governor General, saying she has family, friends and plans of her own and claims changes to plans are kept to a minimum. It adds an entirely new security dimension to travel, said RCMP sources.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2020 21:00 UTC