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The Governor General is standing at a podium.

October 22, 2022

Governor General delivers keynote address at Trent University conference

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered the keynote address at a conference entitled Northern Nationalisms, Arctic Mythologies, and the Weight of History.

October 20, 2022

Governor General invests 42 appointees into the Order of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested three Companions (C.C.), seven Officers (O.C.) and 32 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

The Governor General is greeted on the tarmac by the Ambassador of Iceland.

October 12, 2022

Working visit to Iceland

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook a working visit to Iceland, from October 12 to 15, 2022, on the occasion of the Arctic Circle Assembly.

The Governor General is standing at a podium on stage. There is a lovely Fall floral arrangement to her left.

October 06, 2022

Governor General delivers the 19th annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered the 19th annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture in Calgary on October 6, 2022.

Group of the crowd at Mosaic Stadium in Saskatchewan.

September 29, 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022

September 30, 2022 marked the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Governor General Mary Simon is laying something down on a mound of flowers. There is an out-of-focus cross in the foreground.

September 28, 2022

Visit to James Cree Nation

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, had the opportunity to meet with the people of the James Smith Cree Nation in the aftermath of the recent attacks on their community.

September 23, 2022

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Korea

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Excellency Yoon Suk Yeol, President of the Republic of Korea, and Mrs. Kim Keon Hee at Rideau Hall.

September 22, 2022

Presentation of Letters of Credence

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

Governor General Mary Simon is sitting at a table and writing in a book of condolences. There is a portrait of Her Majesty The Queen on the table. Text in the lower right corner of the image reads, “Credit: David Parry/PA Media Assignments.”

September 19, 2022

Commemorations for Her Majesty the Queen in London

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the State funeral for Queen Elizabeth II and took part in related commemorative events.

September 09, 2022

Governor General marks 50 years of Decorations for Bravery

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada presented 40 Decorations for Bravery, one of Canada’s most‑respected and prestigious civilian honours. The ceremony was part of the program’s 50th anniversary commemorations.

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November 06, 2022

Governor General delivers remarks at the 2022 Canada Army Run

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Canada Army Run.

November 03, 2022

Governor General invests 44 appointees into the Order of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, investede 2 Companions (C.C.), 14 Officers (O.C.) and 28 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

October 31, 2022

Rideau HALLoween – creepy creatures

Members of the public were invited to join in the fun and frights of Rideau HALLoween.

The Governor General is standing with a small group of people, listening to a man in uniform speak.

October 30, 2022

Governor General visits Prince Edward Island in support of those affected by Hurricane Fiona

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser visited Prince Edward Island’s North Shore to observe first-hand the damage and devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona.

Mr. Bruce Julian, Dominion President of the Royal Canadian Legion pins a poppy to Governor General Simon’s shirt. An audience is seated in front of them.

October 25, 2022

Governor General receives the first poppy of the 2022 National Poppy Campaign

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, was presented with the first poppy of the National Poppy Campaign during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

October 22, 2022

Governor General delivers keynote address at Trent University conference

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered the keynote address at a conference entitled Northern Nationalisms, Arctic Mythologies, and the Weight of History.

October 20, 2022

Governor General invests 42 appointees into the Order of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested three Companions (C.C.), seven Officers (O.C.) and 32 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

October 12, 2022

Working visit to Iceland

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook a working visit to Iceland, from October 12 to 15, 2022, on the occasion of the Arctic Circle Assembly.

October 06, 2022

Governor General delivers the 19th annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered the 19th annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture in Calgary on October 6, 2022.

September 29, 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022

September 30, 2022 marked the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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October 22, 2022

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Governor General delivers keynote address at Trent University conference

Governor General invests 42 appointees into the Order of Canada

Working visit to Iceland

Governor General delivers the 19th annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022

Visit to James Cree Nation

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Korea

Presentation of Letters of Credence

Commemorations for Her Majesty the Queen in London

Governor General marks 50 years of Decorations for Bravery

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Governor General delivers remarks at the 2022 Canada Army Run

Governor General invests 44 appointees into the Order of Canada

Rideau HALLoween – creepy creatures

Governor General visits Prince Edward Island in support of those affected by Hurricane Fiona

Governor General receives the first poppy of the 2022 National Poppy Campaign

Governor General delivers keynote address at Trent University conference

Governor General invests 42 appointees into the Order of Canada

Working visit to Iceland

Governor General delivers the 19th annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022

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Governor General delivers keynote address at Trent University conference

Governor General invests 42 appointees into the Order of Canada

Working visit to Iceland

Governor General delivers the 19th annual LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2022

Visit to James Cree Nation

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Korea

Presentation of Letters of Credence

Commemorations for Her Majesty the Queen in London

Governor General marks 50 years of Decorations for Bravery

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