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Governor-General Louise Arbour delivered her first speech Monday as the King's representative in Canada, moments after being sworn into office in the Senate of Canada.
Arbour used her first remarks to encourage a respect of diversity and trust, in each other and of Canada’s institutions, as she warned of the risks of polarization.
Arbour is a former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada who has also held key roles for the United Nations.
The governor-general represents the King in Canada, with responsibilities that include carrying out constitutional duties, representing Canada at home and abroad and recognizing Canadian excellence through such institutions as the Order of Canada. By comparison, the prime minister is the head of government.
Video by The Canadian Press. #CdnPoli #Canada
Governor-General Louise Arbour delivered her first speech Monday as the King's representative in Canada, moments after being sworn into office in the Senate of Canada.
Arbour used her first remarks to encourage a respect of diversity and trust, in each other and of Canada’s institutions, as she warned of the risks of polarization.
Arbour is a former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada who has also held key roles for the United Nations.
The governor-general represents the King in Canada, with responsibilities that include carrying out constitutional duties, representing Canada at home and abroad and recognizing Canadian excellence through such institutions as the Order of Canada. By comparison, the prime minister is the head of government.
Video by The Canadian Press. #CdnPoli #Canada
