Chinanews.com, Toronto, June 12th. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is attending the G7 summit in the UK, informed Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom on June 11 local time about the selection of the new Canadian governor. The latest situation.
Data map: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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The Canadian Prime Minister’s Office revealed the above information in a press release.
Trudeau talked with the Queen of England on a series of topics, including the key issues of the G7 summit, Canada's anti-epidemic measures, and the recent death of a Muslim family in a car crash in Canada, and the discovery of 215 cases at the site of an aboriginal boarding school. The tragedy of the remains of children, etc.
Trudeau also talked to the Queen of England about Canada's preparations for the "Platinum Jubilee" celebration for the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's access to the throne next year.
The former Governor of Canada Julie Payette announced her resignation in Ottawa on January 21 this year, becoming the first Governor to resign since the founding of the Canadian Federation.
She made this decision after an independent investigation report confirmed the existence of a bullying atmosphere in the Government House.
Since then, the Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner has served as the Governor-General.
Trudeau said at the time that he would propose a new governor to the Queen of England and announce it in due course.
Canadian Intergovernmental Affairs Minister LeBron responded to the Senate in late May that the new governor candidate is expected to be announced before the end of June.
As a Commonwealth country, Canada’s head of state is the Queen of England, but the governor appointed by the Queen is acting on his behalf.
The governor is also the supreme commander of the armed forces.
The Governor-General of Canada is nominated by the Prime Minister and appointed by the Queen. The term of office is generally 5 years.