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The Governor General of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon

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Governor General Mary Simon is sitting down, wearing a beautifully coloured shawl.

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The governor general is a key figure in Canada’s parliamentary democracy. Learn more about the Governor General’s role and responsibilities during these extraordinary times, and how Canadians are coming together in the face of adversity.

The Governor General is standing next to Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands outside of Rideau Hall.
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands visits Rideau Hall
Official visit to Governor General’s home region of Nunavik
The Governor General is handing over a flag.
Visit to Toronto
Display of Order of Canada insignia. The insignia is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre which bears a stylized maple leaf.
Governor General invests 23 recipients into the Order of Canada
Governor General Simon is sitting at her desk. Her computer monitor shows an ongoing virtual event.
Nation to Nation: Building Indigenous knowledge across international borders
Governor General Simon is laying a wreath at the National War Memorial. Mr. Fraser and a man in a military uniform are standing beside her.
105th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
The Governor General inspecting the Royal 22e Régiment.
Official visit to Quebec
Governor General awards the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Cyclists on the path at Rideau Hall.
Rideau Hall
Governor General Mary Simon is standing at a podium delivering remarks.
International Decade of Indigenous Languages
Official photo of His Excellency Whit Grant Fraser. Bookshelves are visible in the background.
His Excellency Whit Grant Fraser
An updated register to mark the 100th anniversary of the Arms of Canada
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada shaking hands with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Meeting with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
Governor General Mary Simon
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon
Entrance to the Citadelle. Sign above reads Gouverneur Général.
The Citadelle
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