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Governor General Mary Simon waves at a child.

The Right Honourable Mary Simon

Mary Simon has attained national and international recognition for her work on Arctic and Indigenous issues and as an advocate for Inuit rights and culture.

Official photo of Governor General Mary May Simon. She is outdoors. The Rideau Hall gardens are visible in the background.

Biography

Mary Simon has attained national and international recognition for her work on Arctic and Indigenous issues and as an advocate for Inuit rights and culture.

Official photo of Whit Grant Fraser. Bookshelves are visible in the background.

Whit Fraser

Whit Grant Fraser is the spouse of Mary May Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous governor general and the 30th governor general since Confederation.

Coat of Arms

Hover over the image to find out more about the elements of the Governor General's personal coat of arms.

Governor General Mary Simon is seated. She is wearing a beautiful multicolored scarf. A piano can be seen in the background.

Highlights from the Mandate

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon was sworn in on July 26, 2021. She was the 30th governor general since Confederation and Canada’s first Indigenous governor general.

Governor General Mary Simon et Prime Minister Mark Carney walking on a red carpet.

Official Activities

Each year, the Governor General participates in numerous activities and engagements.