The Privy Council Office (PCO) has launched what it calls a "thorough, independent and impartial" workplace probe into claims of harassment and verbal abuse in the office of Gov. They accuse her of throwing tantrums in the office and, on one occasion, tossing an employee's work aside and calling it "shit." "It is a public service priority to advance efforts to more effectively prevent and resolve issues of harassment." The PCO statement said the Governor General's office is part of the core public service and is subject to Treasury Board policies, which include a policy against harassment. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) represents approximately 80 employees at Rideau Hall, including kitchen workers, cleaners, and maintenance and communications staff.

Source: CBC News July 24, 2020 00:10 UTC