Former Conservative cabinet minister James Moore tweeted that Payette was "a great choice to serve as Canada's next governor general." If @Astro_Payette is our next Governor General - I am beyond happy. Trailblazer #MyGG #cdnpoli — @lraittCongratulations to the new governor general Julie Payette. Roberta Bondar on Julie Payette0:35The governor general is appointed by the Queen on the advice of the prime minister. The role of governor general has in recent decades alternated between francophones and anglophones.

Source: CBC News July 12, 2017 21:34 UTC