Carney appoints former war crimes prosecutor as Canada governor general

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Louise Arbour has been appointed as the new governor general of Canada by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Arbour, known for her work as a former supreme court justice and war crimes prosecutor, is set to embody the significance of global institutions in her ceremonial role.

Louise Arbour will serve as Canada’s representative of King Charles and carry out ceremonial and constitutional duties Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, has appointed a former supreme court justice and war crimes prosecutor as the country’s new governor general, saying her appointment would reflect the importance of global institutions. Louise Arbour, a celebrated jurist, served as United Nations commissioner and prosecuted war crimes in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, will serve as Canada’s representative of King Charles III. Continue reading...