All this speculation about the identity of the next GG — “It’s Bob Rae!” “It’s Michael Ignatieff!” “It’s the Bluenose II!” — is missing the key question the PM is asking himself:
How do you get a widely-respected, media-savvy, thoughtful Governor General without having to shell out thousands of dollars in relocation costs?
Step forward, John Ralston Saul.
Problem solved, Prime Minister. Oh, and you’re welcome.
