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Ignatieff: extend Michaëlle Jean's term

Liberal leader wants GG to stay on past her four-year term

by macleans.ca on Sunday, May 2, 2010 2:55pm - 10 Comments

Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff has called for the extension of Governor-General Michaëlle Jean’s term. “As a francophone woman who overcame great obstacles to get where she is today, and as the first black Canadian appointed as Governor General, I can’t imagine a better role model for young Canadians, particularly young girls,” he says. Ignatieff pointed out that it’s not uncommon for governors-general to stay on past their terms, citing as examples Adrienne Clarkson, Roland Michener and Jeanne Sauvé.

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  • Just thinking

    I'm always astounded at how poorly we select our GG's, LG's, etc… As we've seen with the last two prorogations, this is not a "fluff" position and should not be considered ceremonial; it should be filled by someone with a political background and knowledge of constitutional law.

    My vote would be for someone like Peter Lougheed – although at 82 he's probably too old for the job. Anyone know what his health is like? BTW, I'm from the east and tend to vote on the left – this isn't a partisan pick.

  • Fred – Brandon MB

    Somebody needs to tell Ignatieff that he isn't the PM, and never will be.

    • sandy

      Another bonehead move from Iggy.I expect no less.

  • Gary

    We do not need nor want a GG. Please note people we can still be part of the Commonweath which has its benefits and respects tradition and historical ties without a GG. . We do not need a GG , a remnant of empire. The Empire perished with World War I.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/DerekPearce DerekPearce

    The governing party has the Queen's Canadian Secretary consult with the opposition parties on each GG selection. Though oppo leaders usually keep the consultations private.

  • Stephen

    Agreed, I cannot think of a time, in lets say the past two years, in which the GG has done something of relevance.

  • fuddle duddle

    the last two were minority women from back east who worked for the cbc right .. time to get a white anglophone man from vancouver

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/delfordtlouis delfordtlouis

    an excellent way to irk the minority pm…

  • sdg356

    Conrad Black for GG.

  • Suzanne

    I hope The G.G. gets another extension she did a great job as a representive for Canada.

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