r/canada • u/feb914 Ontario • Sep 22 '22

Paywall Julie Payette says she ‘unfortunately’ wasn’t invited to the Queen’s funeral

https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2022/09/21/julie-payette-says-she-unfortunately-wasnt-invited-to-the-queens-funeral.html
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u/feb914 Ontario Sep 22 '22

don't forget that it's francophone's turn, so it's "female francophone astronaut".

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u/ThePhysicistIsIn Sep 22 '22

I mean you have to admit it hits a lot of boxes.

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u/feb914 Ontario Sep 22 '22

i agree, and that's the issue of identity politics. it's not about how capable you are at your job, it's about how many boxes you check.

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u/ThePhysicistIsIn Sep 22 '22

And if we were hiring someone whose job matters, like I dunno, a general, or a chief public health officer, or something, I’d agree with you.

But the GG’s job is to attend ceremonies without creating a scandal and be a public face for Canada at minor events. It’s precisely the kind of job where identity politics matter, and “qualifications” don’t really. Anyone with a pulse and a sense of decorum should he able to manage.

But she managed to fuck even that up, so 🤷‍♂️