Governor General Visits British Columbia

The Governor General signs the oath book. The Prime Minister and the Clerk of the Privy Councillor are on each side of her.

Swearing-In Ceremony at Rideau Hall

Four insignia of the Order of Canada. The insignia of the Order is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre which bears a stylized maple leaf circumscribed with the motto of the Order.

Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

Opening of the 2019 Canada Winter Games

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A family of four (2 parents and 2 young children) skating. Winter Pavilion in the background.

Fingers typing on a keyboard.

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The Governor General of Canada Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette

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As Canada’s 29^th governor general, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette is a key figure in Canada's parliamentary democracy. Follow her official program and learn more about her role and responsibilities.