Julie Payette doubles down on mythbusting
Canada's governor general attacked conspiracy theories and anti-science, praising history as a “very relevant subject, especially in today’s fast-paced world of instant, global communication.”
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Science v. religion and the new Governor General under fire
In July 1925, the State of Tennessee put a substitute biology teacher named John Thomas Scopes on trial for teaching children about evolution in the Tennessee public schools.
Payette takes on climate change deniers and horoscopes at science conference
One month into her new job as Canada's Governor General, Julie Payette is taking on fake news and bogus science.
Trudeau applauds Payette for standing up for science in convention speech
According to popular Canadian astrologer Georgia Nicols, Canada's Governor General should be doing what she can to "keep the peace" with loved ones today and avoid the "planetary vibe" that is urging people to engage in power struggles and disputes.
Former governor general David Johnston joins Deloitte as adviser
Accounting firm Deloitte says former governor general David Johnston has joined the firm as an executive adviser.
Julie Payette takes the reigns as viceregal
After the oaths, cannons outside the Parliament Building crashed out a 21-gun salute, which could be heard inside.
Former astronaut to be installed today as Canada's 29th Governor General
One of the first things Julie Payette will do after being installed as the Queen's representative in Canada is open an Instagram account.
Incoming viceregal Julie Payette drops bid to seal her U.S. divorce records
Incoming governor general Julie Payette says she's dropping her attempt to block access to documents concerning her 2015 divorce in the United States.
Michaelle Jean praises Julie Payette's appointment as Governor General
Former governor general Michaelle Jean has praised the appointment of Julie Payette to the job, saying the ex-astronaut will be "extraordinary" in her new duties.
Trudeau says no issues raised to prevent Payette from becoming Governor General
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there was nothing that came up during the vetting of Julie Payette that he saw as a reason she shouldn't be Canada's next Governor General.
Trudeau pushed for details on government vetting of Payette for viceregal role
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is refusing to say what he knew — and when he knew it — about a dismissed, non-felony charge against his choice for Governor General.
'Dreaming big': Astronaut Julie Payette to be Canada's 29th Governor General
Former astronaut Julie Payette will be Canada’s next Governor General, becoming the fourth female to be the monarch’s representative in Canada when she is sworn in later this year.
Julie Payette will be Canada's next governor general, sources say
The federal government is set to reveal Canada's next governor general on Thursday, July 13, 2017, with an announcement outside the doors of the Senate.