Gen. Julie Payette again today for her past work as a scientist and astronaut and said he's still awaiting the results of an external review into "serious allegations" of workplace harassment at Rideau Hall. Trudeau was asked Tuesday about his previous remarks calling Payette "excellent" and saying he has no intention "right now" to ask the Queen to replace her. Trudeau did not repeat his suggestion today that Payette is an "excellent" Governor General. "The Governor General has a long and successful role as a scientist, as an astronaut," he told a Toronto press conference. Watch | Trudeau calls Payette a successful scientist and astronaut, says he's waiting for external review of Rideau Hall:Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was asked about his recent comment that Julie Payette is an "excellent" Governor General - despite allegations of workplace bullying at Rideau Hall.

Source: CBC News September 09, 2020 17:01 UTC