Official Activities

Governor General Mary Simon is seen from the back, standing, speaking at a podium, on a stage, in front of a room filled of people, sitting at round tables.

November 28, 2024

First National Indigenous Defence Conference

The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Mary Simon delivered opening remarks at the first National Indigenous Defence Conference at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

Governor General Mary Simon is seen from the left side, speaking at a podium, in front of a crowd of people sitting at round tables. Purple and lite blue lights are projected on tall pillars behind the audience.

November 25, 2024

SSHRC Impact Awards

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada attended and delivered remarks at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Impact Awards.

Governor General Simon is smiling to Premier Wab Kinew while pining a Coronation Medal on his vest.

November 20, 2024

Working visit to Winnipeg

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, undertook a working visit to Winnipeg, on November 20 and 21, 2024.

A group of people poses for the camera. Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser are in the centre.

November 14, 2024

Presentation of the Visual and Media Arts Awards

Governor General Simon presented Canada’s top visual and media arts honours to outstanding Canadians during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon, wearing the Air Force uniform, is saluting. There is a crowd of people behind her. Her husband Whit Fraser is on her right.

November 11, 2024

National Remembrance Day Ceremony

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

Painted portrait of Murray Sinclair showcased on a stage covered with red carpet ,surrounded by funeral flowers arrangements.

November 10, 2024

National Commemorative Ceremony for the Honourable Murray Sinclair

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the National Commemorative Ceremony to mark the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Order of Military Merit medals on display on a wooden table.

November 06, 2024

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, invested 3 Commanders (C.M.M.), 11 Officers (O.M.M.) and 49 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at an investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall.

November 04, 2024

Honours ceremony

Govenor General Mary Simon recognized 63 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon sits in a red chair, while holding a book and smiling at child who is standing beside her.

October 28, 2024

Official visit to Alberta

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to Alberta from October 25 to 29, 2024. The visit focused on reconciliation, diversity and inclusion, digital respect and mental health.

Three types of bravery medal on display on a black backdrop. Some piano keys are visible in the right.

October 24, 2024

Decorations for Bravery

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented 38 Decorations for Bravery during a ceremony that was held at Rideau Hall.

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November 28, 2024

First National Indigenous Defence Conference

The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Mary Simon delivered opening remarks at the first National Indigenous Defence Conference at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

November 25, 2024

SSHRC Impact Awards

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada attended and delivered remarks at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Impact Awards.

November 20, 2024

Working visit to Winnipeg

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, undertook a working visit to Winnipeg, on November 20 and 21, 2024.

November 14, 2024

Presentation of the Visual and Media Arts Awards

Governor General Simon presented Canada’s top visual and media arts honours to outstanding Canadians during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

November 11, 2024

National Remembrance Day Ceremony

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

November 10, 2024

National Commemorative Ceremony for the Honourable Murray Sinclair

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the National Commemorative Ceremony to mark the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

November 06, 2024

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, invested 3 Commanders (C.M.M.), 11 Officers (O.M.M.) and 49 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at an investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall.

November 04, 2024

Honours ceremony

Govenor General Mary Simon recognized 63 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

October 28, 2024

Official visit to Alberta

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to Alberta from October 25 to 29, 2024. The visit focused on reconciliation, diversity and inclusion, digital respect and mental health.

October 24, 2024

Decorations for Bravery

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented 38 Decorations for Bravery during a ceremony that was held at Rideau Hall.

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November 28, 2024

First National Indigenous Defence Conference

The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Mary Simon delivered opening remarks at the first National Indigenous Defence Conference at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

November 25, 2024

SSHRC Impact Awards

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada attended and delivered remarks at the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Impact Awards.

November 20, 2024

Working visit to Winnipeg

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, undertook a working visit to Winnipeg, on November 20 and 21, 2024.

November 14, 2024

Presentation of the Visual and Media Arts Awards

Governor General Simon presented Canada’s top visual and media arts honours to outstanding Canadians during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

November 11, 2024

National Remembrance Day Ceremony

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

November 10, 2024

National Commemorative Ceremony for the Honourable Murray Sinclair

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the National Commemorative Ceremony to mark the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

November 06, 2024

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, invested 3 Commanders (C.M.M.), 11 Officers (O.M.M.) and 49 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at an investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall.

November 04, 2024

Honours ceremony

Govenor General Mary Simon recognized 63 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

October 28, 2024

Official visit to Alberta

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to Alberta from October 25 to 29, 2024. The visit focused on reconciliation, diversity and inclusion, digital respect and mental health.

October 24, 2024

Decorations for Bravery

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented 38 Decorations for Bravery during a ceremony that was held at Rideau Hall.

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SSHRC Impact Awards

Working visit to Winnipeg

Presentation of the Visual and Media Arts Awards

National Remembrance Day Ceremony

National Commemorative Ceremony for the Honourable Murray Sinclair

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

Honours ceremony

Official visit to Alberta

Decorations for Bravery

Pages

First National Indigenous Defence Conference

SSHRC Impact Awards

Working visit to Winnipeg

Presentation of the Visual and Media Arts Awards

National Remembrance Day Ceremony

National Commemorative Ceremony for the Honourable Murray Sinclair

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

Honours ceremony

Official visit to Alberta

Decorations for Bravery

Pages

First National Indigenous Defence Conference

SSHRC Impact Awards

Working visit to Winnipeg

Presentation of the Visual and Media Arts Awards

National Remembrance Day Ceremony

National Commemorative Ceremony for the Honourable Murray Sinclair

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

Honours ceremony

Official visit to Alberta

Decorations for Bravery

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