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Governor General Arbour shaking hands with people at the Canada Day ceremony at Lebreton Flats Park.

This list is not exhaustive.

Each year the Governor General participates in numerous activities and engagements that do not appear on our website. Such activities can include meetings involving heads of diplomatic mission, senior public servants, military officials, elected officials, representatives of organizations, viceregal representatives and more. Disclosure of the Governor General’s activities and events is provided on a yearly basis through the publication of annual reports by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General.

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    A bronze medallion with a lion and tree design rests in an open black velvet box with red and white lining. The background features a soft-focus floral pattern.

    Presentation of the 2024 Governor General's Medals in Architecture and Landscape Architecture

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented Canada’s top architecture and landscape architecture awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

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    An ice carving of the viceregal lion in front of Rideau Hall.

    Winter Celebration

    The public was invited to attend Winter Celebration at Rideau Hall. 

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    A group of 7 women having a discussion indoors with Governor General Mary Simon, some are standing, and some are sitting on a couch.

    Governor General visits The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, visited The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans.

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    A group photo with Governor General Simon and five new heads of mission, with the flags of each country behind them.

    Letters of Credence Ceremony

    Governor General Mary Simon welcomed five new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

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    A white haired lady is sitting at a table covered with a black cloth, signing a book next to a framed photo of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

    Book of Condolences honoring former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, signed the Book of Condolences honoring the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

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    A bronze medallion with a lion and tree design rests in an open black velvet box with red and white lining. The background features a soft-focus floral pattern.

    Presentation of the 2024 Governor General's Medals in Architecture and Landscape Architecture

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented Canada’s top architecture and landscape architecture awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

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    An ice carving of the viceregal lion in front of Rideau Hall.

    Winter Celebration

    The public was invited to attend Winter Celebration at Rideau Hall. 

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    A group of 7 women having a discussion indoors with Governor General Mary Simon, some are standing, and some are sitting on a couch.

    Governor General visits The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, visited The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans.

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    A group photo with Governor General Simon and five new heads of mission, with the flags of each country behind them.

    Letters of Credence Ceremony

    Governor General Mary Simon welcomed five new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

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    A white haired lady is sitting at a table covered with a black cloth, signing a book next to a framed photo of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

    Book of Condolences honoring former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, signed the Book of Condolences honoring the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

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    A bronze medallion with a lion and tree design rests in an open black velvet box with red and white lining. The background features a soft-focus floral pattern.

    Presentation of the 2024 Governor General's Medals in Architecture and Landscape Architecture

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented Canada’s top architecture and landscape architecture awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

  • Image
    An ice carving of the viceregal lion in front of Rideau Hall.

    Winter Celebration

    The public was invited to attend Winter Celebration at Rideau Hall. 

  • Image
    A group of 7 women having a discussion indoors with Governor General Mary Simon, some are standing, and some are sitting on a couch.

    Governor General visits The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, visited The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans.

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    A group photo with Governor General Simon and five new heads of mission, with the flags of each country behind them.

    Letters of Credence Ceremony

    Governor General Mary Simon welcomed five new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

  • Image
    A white haired lady is sitting at a table covered with a black cloth, signing a book next to a framed photo of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

    Book of Condolences honoring former U.S. President Jimmy Carter

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, signed the Book of Condolences honoring the life and legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.