Posts thus far are predictably pro and anti Trudeau. I thought the next GG should come from NL which has not had one in its 68 years of confederation. Barring that, I fully endorsed Payette. Nothing I've read yet changes that but nor do I agree the subject is verboten. 

Payette has declined to comment saying she hopes people would respect her private life. With respect, I disagree anyone's private life is off limits if it might impinge on their suitability to hold high office. This office not only demands outstanding professional achievement (as earned by Payette) but irreproachable personal conduct. 

That charges were dropped is a necessary but not necessarily sufficient condition for consideration. The GG has an important role in furthering non-partisan causes including the family, gender equity, spousal abuse, indigenous peoples and other marginalized persons. She and the PM need to take steps to dispel any cloud that might comprise that role. It shouldn't be all that difficult.