OTTAWA—Governor General Julie Payette insists she enjoys her appointment as viceregal representative in the face of reports she is unhappy about the workload and the job. Approaching her one-year anniversary as governor general, Payette is facing questions about a reduced schedule compared to that of predecessor David Johnston, as well as her relative lack of support for charitable organizations. Governor General Julie Payette takes part in the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Aug. 20, 2018. As well, events that have been hosted by governors general at Rideau Hall in the past have also fallen off the schedule during Payette’s term. This year’s awards are being handed out in November in Halifax, a change from recent years, when the ceremony was held at Rideau Hall.

Source: thestar September 26, 2018 22:07 UTC