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Philippe Lagasse, a Carleton University expert on the Westminster system and the Crown, described Payette’s resignation as “a bit sad, really,” and stressed the importance of limiting the amount of time Wagner stays in this role. “We can think in our constitutional metaphysics that they’re wearing a different hat when they’re providing royal assent, you can imagine that it could create discomfort on the part of the judge who wants to be seem completely and utterly impartial if ever that legislation appears before them in a constitutional or legal challenge,” he said.
“We obviously haven’t turned our attention to the details of how that successor would be recommended to Her Majesty, but we’ll have more to say about that in the coming days. But it’s not a circumstance that can go on for months and months.” For example, in 2008, Stephen Harper asked then-Governor General Michaelle Jean to prorogue Parliament to avoid a non-confidence vote that he was expected to lose, which she allowed.
Just ask the queen to pick someone. Who cares? Or post the job online and hire someone qualified. Or hire the grade twelve graduate from 2019 that has best marks and train them to do it. Now is not the time to reform governmental process. Just get it done.
Ya, but wasn’t he a conservative pick? This isn’t about what’s good for Canada, it’s Trudeau being a liberal.
suekings35 JustinTrudeau should ask David Johnston to return to the role on an interim basis until a new replacement is selected following a proper vetting process. rideauhall juliepayette I imagine the art Hon David Johnston would oblige.
One thinks that 'due course' might not be the right idealistic timeline for this appointment... An official appointment should take place rather quickly as potential conflicts is an understatement! Let's refer back to VAdm Norman and the statements of the PM, there's potential!!
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