Governor-General Julie Payette engulfed in controversy

Published: Aug. 17, 2020, 4:10 a.m.

When astronaut Julie Payette was chosen to be Canada\u2019s new Governor General in 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said she\u2019d \u201c...inspire generations of Canadians.\u201d Now, there are multiple allegations of bullying and harassment at Rideau Hall being investigated by the Privy Council\u2019s Office, and reports of unusual spending to meet Payette\u2019s demands for privacy. Today, CBC\u2019s Ashley Burke talks about the growing revelations surrounding Julie Payette\u2019s role as Governor-General and what they could mean for Justin Trudeau\u2019s government.