Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce his selection for Canada's next governor general, who will be bilingual in both official languages and is most likely a woman. The announcement will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at a museum in Ottawa. The prime minister's itinerary indicates that he will be announcing a "new appointment," and Carney is expected to take questions from reporters afterward.
Background on the Appointment
Carney will submit his recommendation to King Charles, who will approve the appointment. The new governor general will serve as the King's representative in Canada. Despite widespread speculation, little information has emerged about who will replace the current governor general, Mary Simon. Various media outlets have reported that the new appointee will be a woman who currently resides in the Montreal area.
Bilingual Requirement
What is certain is that the chosen individual will be able to speak French and English, after Simon faced controversy for her inability to speak French. Carney told Radio-Canada that he was "absolutely" committed to nominating a new governor general who is bilingual in English and French. Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Marc Miller also told reporters on Monday that the new appointee "will be bilingual."
More details will follow as the announcement is made.
