Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Julie Payette will be Canada’s next governor general on July 13.
Payette will replace current Governor General David Johnston who has served since Oct. 1, 2010. Ms. Payette will become Canada’s 29th governor general when she takes over the position in the fall.
Payette comes to the job with a wealth of experience as an astronaut, engineer, scientific broadcaster and corporate director.
“Ms. Payette is one of Canada’s most remarkable and accomplished citizens, and her appointment to the position of governor general of Canada is wonderful news for our country,” Johnston wrote in a press release.
“In Ms. Payette we welcome a Canadian of extraordinary achievement, admired by all, especially for her time as an astronaut who flew two missions in space. She has made Canada very proud and will continue to do so by connecting, honouring and inspiring Canadians as the next representative of her majesty the queen.”
