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David Johnston to be named Canada’s next governor-general
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| Contributor | Monsieur |
| Last Edited | Monsieur Jul 07, 2010 10:59pm |
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| Category | News |
| Author | John Ibbitson and Sarah Boesveld |
| Media | Newspaper - Toronto Globe and Mail |
| News Date | Thursday, July 8, 2010 04:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | The new governor-general of Canada will be David Johnston, the current president of the University of Waterloo, The Globe and Mail has learned.
The academic, known and respected for his legal expertise, will replace Michaëlle Jean when her term ends in September.
An official announcement is expected Thursday, two days after the Queen – who must give her blessing before a new governor-general is chosen – finished her tour of Canada.
Mr. Johnston had long been rumoured to be a top candidate for the position, which has been held by two female broadcast journalists for the most recent terms. Prime Minister Stephen Harper wanted a man in the role this time, but insisted the candidate be bilingual, which ruled out several prominent aboriginal candidates.
Mr. Johnston was likely chosen for his constitutional knowledge and level-headedness, observers say. The committee reportedly nixed candidates from the sports, entertainment and art worlds, preferring someone who is well-versed in the inner workings of federal government. |
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