Louise Arbour will become governor general at a delicate moment

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When the rare and relatively unfettered opportunity arises, it might be tempting for a prime minister to use the appointment of a governor general to do something splashy or exciting or unconventional.

But this is perhaps not a moment for indulging in viceregal adventurism.

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Louise Arbour named Governor General