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.
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.
I can see her getting out and walking over to picketers and asking if it would be all right.