Author of the article: Edmonton Journal Publishing date: Jan 26, 2021 • January 26, 2021 • 2 minute read • Former astronaut Julie Payette (R) and Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau take part in a news conference announcing Payette's appointment as Canada's next governor general, in the Senate foyer on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, July 13, 2017. Photo by Chris Wattie /Reuters Article content Let me see if I have this straight: about $150,000 in pension for life even if one leaves the office of governor general in disgrace, a lifetime expense allowance o...