• a_gee_dizzle@lemmy.ca
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    5 days ago

    I know this is a stupid question, but what does the governor general do exactly? I was under the impression that the role is mostly symbolic, so I was surprised to find Carney appointing someone this qualified for the role when he could employed her elsewhere in his government

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      3 days ago

      In addition to the official ceremonial duties, they also do a lot of philanthropy, advocacy, and act as a sort of ambassador.

    • ValueSubtracted@startrek.websiteOP
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      5 days ago

      It’s one of those things that’s simultaneously pretty important and not important at all. Their role in Parliament is ceremonial, but they’re still something of a dignitary.

    • ikidd@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      Cuts ribbons and signs passed laws set in front of her. Very, very rarely resolves parliamentary crises if there’s a minority government that loses a vote of confidence and tries to find a coalition that will form a government, or advises the calling of an election if not.