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‘I am a Quebecer’: Governor General hits back at criticism of her French language skills

Indian name means “Put it on the tab”

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon insists her lack of French language proficiency does not hinder her ability to represent Canadians, after several Quebec politicians this week criticized her for not yet being fluent in the language, three years after her appointment.

“We’re all human,” Simon told CTV’s Question Period host Vassy Kapelos, in an interview airing Sunday. “I think we all have sensitivities when you get a personal attack, when without knowing really what the reality is.”

A lack of French does not concern me but like many Justin appointees she is simply a dud.

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