When Jean’s gone, who will be the next Governor General?

OTTAWA—Ardent monarchists close to Stephen Harper are helping to pick the next Governor General, who is likely to be more of a Buckingham booster than recent representatives of the Queen, insiders say.

Harper’s office has been canvassing widely not just on who should be the next Governor General, but also on what makes for a good one. Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff revealed that even he was approached for his view. An announcement on Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean’s replacement could come as early as this week, during the Queen’s visit.