Governor General Mary Simon is standing behind a clear podium. She is speaking. The Canadian flag and a flag representing the Royal Canadian Air Force are displayed behind her.

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Governor General

The Governor General is a key figure in Canadian parliamentary democracy. Learn about the role and responsibilities of the representative of the Sovereign, Canada’s head of State.

Letter to Canadians from the Governor General

Order of Merit of the Police Forces medals on a table. — Order of Merit of the Police Forces Ceremony

The 2025 winners of the Artic Inspiration Prize Awards. — Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards Ceremony

Governor General Simon and Prime Minister Mark Carney sit in the front row of a group photo in the ballroom at Rideau Hall. They are surrounded by members of the new Canadian Ministry. — Swearing-in Ceremony

Governor General Mary Simon at the Freedom Parade. — Visit to the Netherlands

Governor General Mary Simon speaks with Lisa LaFlamme sitting in chairs in the Ballroom — Fostering Respect in a Digital World

Rideau Hall

Governor General Simon and King Charles III sitting in chairs. There is a fireplace behind them. — Sovereign and Royal Family

Entrance to the Citadelle. Sign above reads Gouverneur Général. — The Citadelle (Québec)