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 insignia of the Order is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre which bears a stylized maple leaf — Governor General announces new appointments to the Order of Canada and promotions within the Order

Official visit to Yukon

Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival — National Indigenous Peoples Day

Their Excellencies in London for the Platinum Jubilee. — Governor General attends Platinum Jubilee Celebrations in London

Governor General Simon is inspecting a guard of honour. — Official visit to British Columbia

The Governor General is standing at a podium. — 2022 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards

Official visit to Governor General’s home region of Nunavik

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales shakes the hand of an Indigenous leader as he walks in front of a row of people. Governor General Simon walks to his left. — Royal Tour of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

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

Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Rideau Hall

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

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

The Governor General is handing over a flag. — Visit to Toronto

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