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Installation Day of Canada’s 31st Governor General

June 8, 2026

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour was installed as the 31st governor general of Canada during a historic ceremony that took place in the Senate Chamber.

Louise Arbour shaking hands with the Usher of the Black Rod outside of the Senate.
Governor General Louise Arbour sitting on the Throne in the Senate.
Governor General Louise Arbour signing a document during the Installation Ceremony at the Senate.
Procession exiting the Senate.

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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada

The installation ceremony was followed by a presentation of military honours and the inspection of a guard of honour. Her Excellency also laid flowers at the National War Memorial.

Governor General Louise Arbour placing flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Governor General Arbour then made her way to Rideau Hall, where she was welcomed by her family and by staff members of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, along with a guard of honour of the Governor General’s Foot Guards (GGFG).

A convoy of vehicles arriving at Rideau Hall.
Governor General Louise Arbour walking by the Footguards.
Governor General Louise Arbour greeting family and Rideau Hall staff.

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