Politics The prime minister is set to name Canada’s next governor general on Tuesday, CBC News has learned. Sources tell CBC the appointee will be fully bilingual in English and French · CBC News · Posted: May 04, 2026 2:27 PM EDT | Last Updated: 8 hours ago Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Gov. Gen. Mary Simon participates in a signing as Prime Minister Mark Carney looks on during a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Dec. 1, 2025. (Justin Tang/The Canadian Press) The prime minister is set to name Canada’s next governor general on Tuesday, CBC News has learned.  Multiple sources said Mark Carney’s selection is expected to be fully bilingual in English and French.…