Former astronaut Julie Payette will be the Queen's new representative in Canada, CBC News has confirmed. The 53-year-old Montrealer, who speaks six languages, will be named the 29th governor general, a position that comes with a $290,660 annual salary and
Three cheers for Julie! I had no idea she spoke 6 languages, a skill that will come in handy when she represents us around the world. Nice to see that Justin actually does know a woman worthy of her post - I was beginning to wonder.