You know, with her background at CBC, Madam Clarkson would probably ask permission to cross a line, which is the etiquette.

It will never be worn by Peter but it will be a symbol that his country never forgot him as one of us.

Through her offices, she uses it to provide an opportunity to raise awareness on issues affecting youth and affecting women and affecting new Canadians. It's putting a very human and sort of a personal face on the role of Governor General and how it can be used to raise awareness.

Sometimes it's easier to ask forgiveness than to ask permission.

All he would have had to do was ask and get permission and he could have gone shopping at the Galleria, but he didn't. He feels very foolish about doing this.

We have permission to make an appropriate deal somewhere down the line.