Carney appoints former war crimes prosecutor as Canada governor general
Louise Arbour will serve as Canada’s representative of King Charles and carry out ceremonial and constitutional duties
TL;DR
- Louise Arbour, a former supreme court justice and war crimes prosecutor, has been appointed Canada's new governor general.
- She will serve as the representative of King Charles III, carrying out ceremonial and constitutional duties.
- Arbour has extensive experience, including serving as UN commissioner and chief prosecutor for international criminal tribunals.
- At 79, she is the oldest person appointed to the role, succeeding Mary Simon.
- Prime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Arbour's reflection of the importance of global institutions and accountability.