The Governor General of Canada has hired former Supreme Court of Canada justice Michel Bastarache as a "constitutional adviser" following multiple reports alleging the work climate at Rideau Hall has become toxic, Radio-Canada has learned. Gen. Julie Payette belittled, berated and publicly humiliated Rideau Hall staff. About twenty sources told CBC that a toxic climate prevailed at Rideau Hall. Staff members have taken leaves of absence, or have left Rideau Hall altogether, because of the bullying, CBC reported last month. On Twitter, she indicated that she had requested this independent review, while the Privy Council Office said it had requested it itself.

Source: CBC News October 06, 2020 22:07 UTC