Smokey Vs. Michaelle

On the one hand, Canada observes the passing of a great war hero who put his life on the line for freedom and kicked axis ass.

On the other, we appoint another focus group tested CBC journalist and possible sovereigntist to be our GG.

I guess my question is: With all the great Canadians in this country (and outside it) like Smokey, why are we scraping the bottom of the barrel? We need a head check.