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Governor General Simon walking outside. A man in a military uniform is walking beside her, to her left. To her right, there is a row of individuals in military uniforms.

April 26, 2023

Governor General undertakes official visit to the Northwest Territories

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the Northwest Territories from April 25 to 27, 2023.

Governor General Simon Stands next to His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Whit Fraser and Ms. Elke Büdenbende. They are smiling at the camera. Behind them is the flag of Canada and the flag of Germany.

April 23, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of Germany

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

Governor General Mary Simon speaks at a podium in the ballroom at Rideau Hall. She is looking out at a crowd of recipients of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. The recipients are wearing police uniforms.

April 13, 2023

Governor General invests 118 appointees into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces for exceptional service

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 1 Commander (C.O.M.), 24 Officers (O.O.M.) and 93 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Simon poses for the photo with five other women.

March 30, 2023

Governor General Presents Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case to six laureates during a ceremony in the Ballroom of the Fairmont Château Laurier, on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.

A group photo featuring Governor General Simon and five new heads of mission.

March 28, 2023

Governor General welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed six new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Simon walks next to U.S President Joe Biden. There is a group of people behind them.

March 23, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of the United States

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed the Honourable Joe Biden, President of the United States, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 6:25 p.m., at the Canada Reception Centre at the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport.

Governor General Mary Simon, wearing a blue vest, is smiling and talking to His Majesty the King Charles III, wearing a navy blue suit and a blue tie.

March 13, 2023

Commonwealth Day

To mark the occasion, His Majesty the King Charles III and Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, have prepared messages.

Governor General Simon Stands next to Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. They are smiling at the camera. Behind them is the flag of Canada and the flag of Europe.

March 08, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of the European Commission

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

Governor General Simon speaks to a woman who has a Ukrainian flag draped over her shoulders. There is a large crowd of people behind them. Many of them are holding Ukrainian flags.

February 20, 2023

Governor General delivers remarks at solidarity event for Ukraine

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, joined Her Excellency Yuliya Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine, as well as members of the diplomatic community and Canadian supporters to mark one year since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Governor General Simon and Mr. Fraser are smiling at a group of children. The Winterlude Ice Hogs and a group of people stand behind them.

February 11, 2023

Winter Celebration

The public was invited to attend Winter Celebration on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Rideau Hall.

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Governor General Simon speaking into a microphone in front of a large audience of people. The room has blue walls. There is a large, gold ornate mirror behind Her Excellency.

May 12, 2023

Governor General invests 131 members of the Canadian Armed Forces into the Order of Military Merit

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, bestowed the honour on 6 Commanders (C.M.M.), 32 Officers (O.M.M.) and 93 Members (M.M.M.) of the Order of Military Merit at two investiture ceremonies at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon stands next to Moldovan President Maia Sandu at Rideau Hall. Both women are smiling. A Canadian and Moldovan flag can be seen behind them.

May 11, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of the Republic of Moldova

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with Her Excellency Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

Governor General Simon speaking into a microphone. She is smiling.

May 11, 2023

Governor General delivers keynote address at the Canadian Bar Association’s Aboriginal Law Conference

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered a keynote address at the Canadian Bar Association’s Aboriginal Law Conference.

Black wrought iron gates mounted with golden detailing and a crest of a wreath with gold lettering, surmounted by a crown.

May 02, 2023

Coronation Service of His Majesty King Charles III

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation Service and celebrations of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

April 26, 2023

Governor General undertakes official visit to the Northwest Territories

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the Northwest Territories from April 25 to 27, 2023.

April 23, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of Germany

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

April 13, 2023

Governor General invests 118 appointees into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces for exceptional service

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 1 Commander (C.O.M.), 24 Officers (O.O.M.) and 93 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.

March 30, 2023

Governor General Presents Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case to six laureates during a ceremony in the Ballroom of the Fairmont Château Laurier, on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.

March 28, 2023

Governor General welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed six new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

March 23, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of the United States

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed the Honourable Joe Biden, President of the United States, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 6:25 p.m., at the Canada Reception Centre at the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport.

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April 26, 2023

Governor General undertakes official visit to the Northwest Territories

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the Northwest Territories from April 25 to 27, 2023.

April 23, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of Germany

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

April 13, 2023

Governor General invests 118 appointees into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces for exceptional service

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 1 Commander (C.O.M.), 24 Officers (O.O.M.) and 93 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.

March 30, 2023

Governor General Presents Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case to six laureates during a ceremony in the Ballroom of the Fairmont Château Laurier, on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.

March 28, 2023

Governor General welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed six new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

March 23, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of the United States

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed the Honourable Joe Biden, President of the United States, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 6:25 p.m., at the Canada Reception Centre at the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport.

March 13, 2023

Commonwealth Day

To mark the occasion, His Majesty the King Charles III and Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, have prepared messages.

March 08, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of the European Commission

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

February 20, 2023

Governor General delivers remarks at solidarity event for Ukraine

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, joined Her Excellency Yuliya Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine, as well as members of the diplomatic community and Canadian supporters to mark one year since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

February 11, 2023

Winter Celebration

The public was invited to attend Winter Celebration on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Rideau Hall.

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Governor General undertakes official visit to the Northwest Territories

Governor General meets with the President of Germany

Governor General invests 118 appointees into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces for exceptional service

Governor General Presents Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

Governor General welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

Governor General meets with the President of the United States

Commonwealth Day

Governor General meets with the President of the European Commission

Governor General delivers remarks at solidarity event for Ukraine

Winter Celebration

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Governor General invests 131 members of the Canadian Armed Forces into the Order of Military Merit

Governor General meets with the President of the Republic of Moldova

Governor General delivers keynote address at the Canadian Bar Association’s Aboriginal Law Conference

Coronation Service of His Majesty King Charles III

Governor General undertakes official visit to the Northwest Territories

Governor General meets with the President of Germany

Governor General invests 118 appointees into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces for exceptional service

Governor General Presents Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

Governor General welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

Governor General meets with the President of the United States

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Governor General undertakes official visit to the Northwest Territories

Governor General meets with the President of Germany

Governor General invests 118 appointees into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces for exceptional service

Governor General Presents Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

Governor General welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

Governor General meets with the President of the United States

Commonwealth Day

Governor General meets with the President of the European Commission

Governor General delivers remarks at solidarity event for Ukraine

Winter Celebration

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