YOU SAID IT: GGs need to cut back | Page 23 | Unpublished
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Author: Doug Menary, Ottawa Citizen
Publication Date: June 13, 2026 - 05:00

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YOU SAID IT: GGs need to cut back

June 13, 2026
Most, if not all, of Canada's Governors General have held high-profile positions before becoming GG, and, as it is a "figurehead" appointment, it's time to rethink the salary and perks these people enjoy. If we're not going to totally eliminate the office of GG, then that's the least we can do for hard-working taxpayers who get stuck with the bills. Read More


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