Governor General Julie Payette resigns her post
OTTAWA, ONT. — Governor General Julie Payette is resigning, according to a source with direct knowledge of her decision but not authorized to discuss it publicly confirms to The Canadian Press. The Governor General’s secretary, Assunta Di Lorenzo, has also resigned. It’s the first incident of this type within in the Governor General’s office.
The news comes as the results of an investigation into allegations of a toxic workplace at Rideau Hall are expected to be released.
The Privy Council Office revealed last year that Quintet Consulting Corp. had been hired to conduct a third-party investigation into allegations of workplace harassment in the office of the Governor General.
That came after CBC reports alleged that Payette belittled and publicly humiliated employees, reducing some to tears and prompting some to quit.