The immediate future of Governor-General Michaëlle Jean is now an open political debate in Canada, with Liberals publicly arguing for an extension of her term, even as Conservatives are actively looking for her successor.

"The party was consulted about who we thought should be the next governor-general," Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff told reporters on Sunday. "We've considered the question and we think the right way to go here is to reappoint Michaëlle Jean."

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