With Judy Foote's tenure set to expire, who will Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and King Charles III appoint as the new tenants at Government House in St. John's? We've got some ideas — what about you?
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Emmett McFarlane, a constitutional expert at the University of Waterloo’s political science faculty, says there are no formal criteria for who takes the role. The candidate is recommended by the federal cabinet and appointed by the King. “Even this latter consideration is mitigated by the fact that vice-regal actors are free to receive constitutional advice from experts,” he said.
The tenure is traditionally five years, which means Newfoundlanders and Labradorians may be in store for a new King’s representative within the next few months. Joe realizes the position is only ceremonial, but still carries sufficient weight to make a difference.Asked if he would consider it, Joe chuckled.In a statement, the urban Indigenous advocacy group First Voice also weighed in on the idea.
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