JULIE PAYETTE AND HER FUTURE
THE GLOBE AND MAIL - JANUARY 21 -2021 An independent review of Rideau Hall harassment will challenge Governor-General Julie Payette’s tenure, sources say An independent review of workplace harassment allegations made by former and current staff at Rideau Hall has been completed, with confidential sources who have been briefed on the review saying it paints a very negative picture of the work environment in the Governor-General’s office since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tapped former astronaut Julie Payette for the vice-regal role in 2017. Multiple sources say it may make it difficult for Ms. Payette to remain in the job amid growing signs the Prime Minister has lost patience with her after accepting the report, which outlines allegations of bullying. The Globe and Mail is not identifying the sources because they were not authorized to speak about the matter publicly. Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Dominic Leblanc has been tasked with stickhandling the repo...