Penguin Canada launched the novel Governor of the Northern Province with help from The Walrus, where author Randy Boyagoda is a contributing editor, at the Toronto home of social commentator Allan Gregg. (Photos by Tina Sequeira.)

Former governor-general Adrienne Clarkson attended the launch.

Penguin Canada president Ed Carson poses with Randy Boyagoda.

Walrus editor Ken Alexander and Randy Boyagoda share some cheer.