OTTAWA — In an unprecedented move, former Governor General David Johnston has released a report showing how he has used public funding to support his work since leaving Rideau Hall last year. In the report, Johnston says it was an “immense privilege” to serve as governor general. The Post has asked the offices of the other living former governors general whether they would also release expense reports, but none has yet answered. The expenses program for former governors general is in addition to their pensions, which last year was $143,814 apiece. It is also on top of the endowment the government pays to establish charitable foundations for former governors general, which can be up to $10 million each.

Source: National Post November 20, 2018 15:33 UTC