Carney Names Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour as Next Governor General

Prime Minister Mark Carney has picked former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour to be Canada’s next governor general. “Louise Arbour has held nearly every office a Canadian jurist can hold, and several that no Canadian has held before,” Carney said during a May 5 press conference at the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. Arbour’s “entire life” has been dedicated to ensuring Canada functions in accordance with the law, Carney told reporters. “It’s a duty that calls for sound judgment, deep learning, and an unwavering commitment to the rule of law,” Carney said, adding that this is why Arbour has been chosen for the role....