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The Governor General of Canada

The Governor General of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon

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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.

Governor General Mary Simon standing at a podium at a G7 event.
Alberta G7 Summit and Parks Canada Visit
2025 Heart Garden
Letter to Canadians from the Governor General
People walking the grounds of Rideau Hall. The grass is green and there are pink tulips.
Events at Rideau Hall
A group of laureates at the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards gala with the Governor General and Whit Fraser. They are seated in the balcony.
2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards
A group of people posing for a photo outside. Governor General Mary Simon is standing in the first row, in the middle.
Michener Awards Ceremony
Governor General Mary Simon speaks with Lisa LaFlamme sitting in chairs in the Ballroom
Fostering Respect in a Digital World
His Majesty King Charles III and Governor General Simon smiling for a photo.
Sovereign and Royal Family
Entrance to the Citadelle. Sign above reads Gouverneur Général.
The Citadelle (Québec)
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