In the news today: New governor general, Curbing separatism, Saving rural libraries

Canada’s new Governor-General, Louise Arbour, is right to say perspective is everything

In her first speech as Governor-General, Louise Arbour offered a humble, reflective recitation of the life and career that led her to this point

Susan Delacourt: Louise Arbour and Pierre Poilievre have different ideas about how Canada can do better

Each, in their own way, argued that this country’s unity is worth fighting for, and that the differences need to be confronted.

In first official speech, Gov. Gen. Arbour calls on Canadians to learn from diversity

OTTAWA — Extreme polarization and consensus are dangerous and a better country can only be built through the "peaceful management" of our differences, Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour said Monday in her first speech as the King's representative in Canada.

Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour says learning from differences key to strong society

OTTAWA — Extreme polarization and consensus are dangerous and a better Canada can only be built through the "peaceful management" of our differences, Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour said Monday, in her first speech as the King's representative in Canada.

New GG Arbour says learning from differences key to strong society

CP New GG Arbour says learning from differences key to strong society

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Louise Arbour says that both extreme polarization and consensus are dangerous and a better Canada can only be built through the "peaceful management" of our differences.