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Governor General Arbour standing on the deck of a ship, with her hand on a railing.

Represent. Serve. Honour. Showcase.

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 Arbour and two other people unveiling the new $20 bill.
Unveiling of the New $20 Bank Note
Governor General Arbour greeting people outside, including a young child who is being held by an adult.
150th commemoration of Treaty 6
Governor General Arbour speaking at the opening ceremony of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ National Monument.
Opening ceremony of Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ National Monument
Governor General standing with three people dressed in costume during the Fêtes de la Nouvelle-France.
Governor General Arbour’s first stay in the City of Québec
Two people carrying a torch during the ceremony for the opening of the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games.
Special Olympics Canada Summer Games
Governor General Arbour in a room with large tables where people are quilting.
Visit of the Okimaw Ohci Healing Lodge
King Charles III
Sovereign and Royal Family
Facade of Rideau Hall at sunset
Rideau Hall (Ottawa)
Photo prise en plongée de la corniche sous le toit de la Citadelle, sur laquelle on peut lire « Gouverneur général ». Des fleurs jaunes apparaissent floues au premier plan.
The Citadelle (Québec)