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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 seated at a table during a community gathering with a senior, engaged in conversation. Small tabletop Canadian and Newfoundland and Labrador flags are visible in the foreground, with other attendees seated in the background.
First official visit to Manitoba
Governor General Arbour standing in between guest and musical artist k.d. lang
Celebration of k.d. lang at the National Arts Centre
Governor General Arbour placing a pair of childrens' shoes on the stage, as part of the ceremony for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Ottawa.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorative events
Governor General Arbour standing at a podium in front of Rideau Hall, shaking hands with His Excellency Tô Lâm.
State visit of His Excellency Tô Lâm, of Viet Nam
Governor General Arbour and two other people standing in front of a garden fountain. The Governor General and one of the other people are wearing yellow gardening gloves. The other person has a dog on a leash.
First official visit to Ontario
Group photo of Governor General Arbour with members of the Canadian Armed Forces at 9 Wing Gander. They are standing in a large hangar in front of a yellow helicopter.
Visit to Gander
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)
King Charles III
Sovereign and Royal Family