"In terms of the other aspects of the life of someone who has served as governor general after they are no longer serving as governor general, all of those issues are under careful consideration." WATCH / Chrystia Freeland on Payette's expense account:Payette's access to expense account being reviewed: Freeland Power and Politics Video 2:13 Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Julie Payette's access to an expense account available to former governors general is 'under careful consideration.' 2:13When asked specifically about the expense account, Freeland said "everything is under careful consideration." Reasonable expenses of secretarial and temporary help services are reimbursed to all former Governors General through the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General." Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole questioned Payette's access to the fund, given the report's findings.

Source: CBC News January 25, 2021 19:58 UTC