Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser took part in activities related to Rendez-Vous 25 (RV25), a celebration to commemorate 25 years since the creation of the Junior Canadian Ranger (JCR) program. RV25 took place in Kuujjuaq, in the Nunavik region of Quebec, from January 12 to 13, 2024.

Let us give each other the gift of hope this holiday season. Today and throughout the new year, I encourage all Canadians to do one act of kindness every day.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General, presented a total of 62 Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division), including 13 Meritorious Service Crosses (M.S.C.) and 49 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.), during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Thursday, December 7.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser brought holiday cheer to Perley Health long-term care home by meeting with seniors, veterans, older adults and members of the Perley Health community.