OTTAWA—Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General is reporting a rise in “violent threats” amid what her office described as increasingly racist, misogynist and abusive interactions online.
A statement posted on Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s Twitter account says her office will no longer allow the public to comment on her social media channels, including Facebook and Twitter. This will “ensure that all those who consult our information can do so in an environment that is respectful to all,” the statement says.
