Mary Simon Closes Social Media Comments Due to Abuse

The office of Governor General of Canada, Mary Simon, has shut off all commenting on her social media accounts over a growing number of abusive comments, including a rise in “violent threats.”

This is reported by Nunatsiaq News.

“In recent months we have witnessed an increase in abusive, misogynistic and racist engagement on social media and online platforms, including a greater number of violent threats,” according to a news release from Simon’s office, posted online.

Simon, an Canadian Inuk, became governor general of Canada in 2021 and is the first Indigenous person in the role.

Her office indicated commenting on social media posts is being removed so people can engage with the information on the office’s social media in “an environment that is respectful to all.”

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