Louise Arbour Named Canada's Next Governor General
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- Published
- May 5, 2026
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- 1:12
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- May 6, 2026
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Louise Arbour, a bilingual lawyer and former Supreme Court justice, is appointed as Canadas new governor general, replacing Mary Simon. Arbours extensive resume includes prosecuting war crimes and indicting a sitting head of state. Carney praises her as the gold standard for Canadian jurists. Simon, the first Indigenous governor general, is lauded for her…
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Louise Arbour, a bilingual lawyer and former Supreme Court justice, is appointed as Canadas new governor general, replacing Mary Simon. Arbours extensive resume includes prosecuting war crimes and indicting a sitting head of state. Carney praises her as the gold standard for Canadian jurists. Simon, the first Indigenous governor general, is lauded for her community advocacy. Arbour emphasizes the constitutional monarchys steady continuity and her readiness to uphold it. Support the show:Get a di
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