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Canadian government reviews expense program for former governors general
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Prime Minister Mark Carney, Rideau Hall
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The Canadian government is seeking to increase transparency in the expense program for former governors general.
The program allows former governors general to bill up to $206,040 annually for life.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed to reviewing the program following long-standing criticism regarding secrecy.
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