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A New Mission for Julie Payette
On July �3, Prime Minister Justin rudeau announced that Julie Payette will become Canada’s ��th governor general. Te �3-year-old ormer astronaut takes on the new mission this all, when David Johnston, the current governor general, steps down. She will be the ourth woman to assume the role. “From the �rst moment the idea came up, it was obvious to me that she would make an extraordinary governor general,” said the Prime Minister. “She is unquestionably quali�ed.” Talent and hard work
Te Montreal native speaks both English and French, as well as Russian, Spanish, Italian, and German. As a two-time shuttle astronaut, Ms. Payette is an accomplished scientist, engineer, and licenced pilot. She is also a skilled scuba diver, a gifed athlete, and a talented singer and musician who has perormed with the Montreal Symphony and the
from aristocrats to astronauts Canada is a constitutional monarchy. We govern the country according to our own constitution , with the reigning king or queen o England as our head o state. Te governor general stands in or the monarch on state occasions. Tough the role is largely ceremonial today, that wasn’t always the case. From ���� to ����, Canada’s governors general were Br itish aristocrats with titles like ‘duke’ or ‘lord’. In the early years, Canada’s government had autonomy over internal affairs, but the monarch, communicating via the governor general, had the �nal say on oreign affairs. As we matured rom colony to country, the balance began to shif, and so did the role o the governor general. In ����, the �rst Canadian governor general, a diplomat named Vincent Massey, was appointed. His successor, Georges-Philéa s Vanier, was a decorated mi litar y officer. Subsequent governors general alternated between rancophone and anglophone, changing every �ve years or so, a tradition that continues today. Te prime minister usually selects a governor general rom a shortlist o candidates. Royal approval is a ormality.
celebrated aelmusik Chamber Choir in oronto. In ����, she carried the Olympic �ag at the opening o the Vancouver Winter Olympics. Diplomacy and duty
Te skills and experiences that made Ms. Payette one o Canada’s top
astronauts should serve her well as governor general. She will play an ambassadorial role, hosting oreign heads o state and paying them official visits in return. She’ll also represent Canada at domestic events, ceremonies, and official visits.
De fi ni ti ons ���������� : an authorized representative or messenger ����������: a person o high social rank �������� : reedom rom external control or in�uence; independence Page 3
������������: the basic principles and laws o a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties o the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it �������� : an offi cial representi ng a country abroad
What in the world? • Leve l 2 • article
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National
A New Mission for Julie Payette Her duties include giving royal assent to new laws and swearing in the prime minister, other elected officials, and Supreme Court justices. She delivers the throne speech that officially opens every new session o Parliament. She also dissolves Parliament when a government’s time is up. “It is a critical non-partisan role that can have a direct effect on the stability o Canada’s government,” said Andrew Scheer, the new leader o the ederal Conservative Party. Canada’s governor general is also Commander-in-Chief o the Canadian Armed Forces, and she has the honour o awarding military medals and civilian honours like the Order of Canada . Home away from home
Astronauts ofen sleep in very small places. Governors general, however, have a bit more room to spread their wings. Ms. Payette will perorm many o her duties at one o her two official residences. Rideau Hall in Ottawa is a gracious ���-room residence surrounded by a 3�-hectare park. An elegantly urnished wing o the historic Citadelle o Quebec is also at her disposal. Both residences will �y the Governor General’s �ag i she is present. high praise
go for launch When Julie Payette was a child growing up in Montreal, she watched the Apollo space missions on V. She listened as Neil Armstrong, the �rst person on the moon, declared “Tat’s one small step or a man, one giant leap or mankind.” “Someday,” she promised hersel, “that will be me.” In ����, Ms. Payette got her chance. Tat year, the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) put out the call or new astronauts and received �33� applications or only our spots in the program. Marc Garneau, the Federal Minister o ransport, was on the selection committee. “We recognized that she was somebody with tremendous talent,” said the ormer astronaut. “It was a no-brainer.” She �ew her �rst mission in ����, aboard the space shuttle Discovery . Te new mission specialist helped to build the International Space Station (ISS) , operating the Canadarm robotic arm. From ���� to ����, she served as Chie Astronaut o the CSA. Ten, in ����, she visited the space station again, this time as a crew member o the space shutt le Endeavour . By the time she retired rom the CSA, she’d spent ��� hours in space and travelled a total distance o �� million kilometres. She was the second Canadian woman in space, afer Roberta Bondar, and the �rst Canadian aboard the ISS.
to consider, Ms. Payette was the only person he interviewed or the position. “I know that Mme. Payette is going to make an extraordinary governor general. She represents the very best o Canadian values: openness to the world, curiosity, intellectual rigour and inspiration. She will continue to inspire generations o Canadians as she represents us at the very highest level.”
“I am very happy to have a second chance to represent Canada,” Ms. Payette said in response. “I have done so or years as an astronaut in outer space, and now I have the chance to do so again, but this time on Earth. “I’m here to serve all Canadians o all backgrounds, o all walks o lie, either new or not so new. It will be my pleasure.” J
Although Prime Minister rudeau had a list o several promising candidates
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����� �� ������ : established in 1967 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Order o Canada is the cornerstone o the Canadian Honours System, and recognizes outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation ����� ������ : the offi cial approval o the sovereign, required or the passage o all legislation under English parliamentary law ������ ������: a prepared speech read to members o Parliament when a session is opened, outlining the government’s agenda and ocus or the orthcoming session
What in the world? • Leve l 2 • article
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National
A New Mission for Julie Payette ON THE LINES
Answer the following in complete sentences:
�. Describe the type o government in Canada.
�. Describe the governor general’s ambassadorial role.
3. List at least three other duties or responsibilities o the governor general.
4. Who was the �rst Canadian governor general? When did he ta ke office?
�. Who is the current governor general?
�. Who is responsible or selecting the governor general?
�. What did the prime minister announce on July �3?
�. List at least three o the new governor general’s quali�cations and accomplishments.
�. Describe the two official residences o Canada’s governor general.
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What in the world? • Leve l 2 • article
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A New Mission for Julie Payette BETWEEN THE LINES
An inference is a conclusion drawn rom evidence. A plausible inference is supported by evidence in the article and is consistent with known facts outside of the article. What inerence(s) can you draw rom the act that although Prime Minister Justin rudeau had a list o candidates to choose rom, he only interviewed Ms. Payette or the position o governor general?
BEYOND THE LINES
Governors general in Canada have long stood or accomplishment and service. Sometimes their appointments carry a lot o symbolic power. For example, Adrienne Clarkson (����-����) was the �rst visible minority to assume the role. She was also the �rst who had not previously served as a soldier, diplomat, or politician. Michaëlle Jean (����-����) was a journalist who immigrated to Canada rom Haiti. Romeo LeBlanc (����-����) was a teacher. How did these impressive Canadians serve humanity beore, during, and afer their time as governor general? What causes did they promote? What political challenges did they ace as governor general? Choose one Canadian who has occupied Rideau Hall and teach your classmates all about him or her. JU ST TAL K AB OU T IT
�. Canada’s ties to the monarchy cost taxpayers more than $4� million per year. For what reasons could you argue that the bene�ts outweigh the expenses? For what rea sons could you argue the opposite? �. What skills do you suppose an astronaut must possess to be successul in his or her job? As you see it, which three o these skills will be most helpul to Julie Payette in her new role? Give reasons to support your responses. 3. Imagine that you were given the opportunity to meet our new governor general. What are three questions would you like to ask her? Why? ONLINE
Note: Te links below are listed at www.lesplan.com/en/links or easy access. �. Watch a two-minute clip rom CBC’s Te National about Julie Payette becoming t he next governor general at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtl-cO�Ma�� �. Explore images, articles, and teaching resources about the position o governor general – and learn more about all who have held it – at https://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=�� 3. Listen to Prime Minister rudeau and Julie Payette speak about her new role at http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-and-payette-speak-about-her-new-role-as-gg-�.������� 4. Watch a ���� CBC news broadcast about Julie Payette’s trip to the ISS at http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/������������ �. Join comedian Rick Mercer on a tour o Rideau Hall with Governor General David Johnston at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIHCDgXUgyE J
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What in the world? • Leve l 2 • article
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Write the letter that corresponds to the best answer on the line beside each question: ______ �. What type of government does Canada have? a) Federal republic c) Democratic republic e) Constitutional republic
b) Constitutional monarchy d) Monarchy
______ �.Who is the current governor general of Canada? a) Vincent Massey c) Stephen Harper e) David Johnston
b) Georges Vanier d) Michaëlle Jean
______ 3. Which of the following is NOT an accomplishment or skill of Julie Payette? a) she speaks six languages b) she is a two-time space shuttle astronaut c) she won two gold medals at the Vancouver Winter Olympics d) she is a talented singer and musician e) she is a licenced pilot ______ 4. True or False? Julie Payette will be the ourth woman governor general. ______ �. True or False? Te Queen o England selects Canada’s governor general. �. Julie Payette is an excellent choice for Canada’s ��th governor general. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
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