OTTAWA — Governor General Julie Payette is publicly apologizing to charitable organizations for the “perception” that it has taken too long for Rideau Hall to review its priorities and determine which relationships it will continue. New relationships will be established too, Payette said, such as with organizations promoting women in science. “We are sorry about the perception that maybe it took a bit of time.”Sources told the Post that Payette was questioning even some of her basic constitutional responsibilities. Payette did not deny the Post’s report that there was trouble organizing a royal assent ceremony in June. This year the governor general declined to participate in two awards ceremonies that carry the name of her office — the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture and the Governor General’s History Awards.

Source: National Post September 27, 2018 00:00 UTC