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Governor General Simon is laying a wreath at the National War Memorial. Mr. Fraser and a man in a military uniform are standing beside her.

April 09, 2022

105th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the commemorative ceremony for the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

Governor General Mary is standing outside. Others stand to her left.

March 31, 2022

Official visit to Ontario

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to Ontario from March 31 to April 1, 2022.

Governor General Mary Simon and a Kuwaiti dignitary are walking down a red carpet.

March 22, 2022

Working visit to Kuwait

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook working visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Kuwait, from March 17 to 23, 2022.

The Governor General (left) talks to a Qatari government official (right). An airplane can be seen in the background.

March 21, 2022

Working visit to Qatar

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook working visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Kuwait, from March 17 to 23, 2022.

Governor General Mary Simon is welcomed on the tarmac in Dubai.

March 17, 2022

Working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook working visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Kuwait, from March 17 to 23, 2022

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada shaking hands with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

March 15, 2022

Meeting with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. The Governor General and Mr. Whit Fraser also had the great pleasure of meeting with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

Governor General Mary Simon is sitting down. She is wearing a beautiful multi-coloured scarf. A piano is visible in the background.

March 10, 2022

Presentation of Letters of Credence

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

Three medals on green ribbons with white borders. The medals are set on a black backdrop.

March 08, 2022

Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

The Governor General delivered opening remarks at a virtual ceremony for the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

Teacup, saucer and spoon on a napkin on a table.

March 04, 2022

Virtual Pink Tea Conversation

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, took part in a Virtual Pink Tea Conversation on the theme of ajuinnata: never giving up.

Their Excellencies standing by an outdoor fire, wearing official Olympic mittens, scarves and toques.

March 04, 2022

Winter Paralympics 2022

This year, 49 athletes (including 4 guides) represented Canada at the 2022 Paralympics in Beijing.

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The insignia of the Order is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre which bears a stylized maple leaf

May 06, 2022

Governor General invests 23 recipients into the Order of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 10 Officers (O.C.) and 13 Members (C.M.). into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Simon is sitting at her desk. Her computer monitor shows an ongoing virtual event.

May 05, 2022

Nation to Nation: Building Indigenous knowledge across international borders

Her Excellency participated in a virtual event at Mount Allison University as part of the ‘Nation to Nation: Building Indigenous knowledge across international borders’ initiative.

The Governor General inspecting the Royal 22e Régiment.

May 04, 2022

Official visit to Quebec

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, undertook an official visit to Quebec on May 4, 2022.

The Governor General is sitting at a computer. She is participating in a virtual event.

April 29, 2022

Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered remarks virtually at the Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable.

The Governor General addresses the audience.

April 27, 2022

Presentation of Letters of Credence

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

Governor General Mary Simon is standing at a podium delivering remarks.

April 22, 2022

International Decade of Indigenous Languages

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, spoke at the Canadian launch of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages.

Close-up of Sovereign Medal for Volunteers medal.

April 21, 2022

Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers - April 2022

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 23 deserving individuals.

Governor General Mary Simon is speaking with a Team Canada athlete.

April 13, 2022

Invictus Games 2020 Team Canada

Her Excellency attended an event at the Canada Reception Centre in Ottawa in support of the Invictus Games.

Governor General Mary Simon is sitting at a computer desk, participating in a virtual event.

April 12, 2022

Tom Courchene Distinguished Speaker Series

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, was this year’s guest speaker for the Tom Courchene Distinguished Speaker Series.

April 09, 2022

105th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the commemorative ceremony for the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

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April 09, 2022

105th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the commemorative ceremony for the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

March 31, 2022

Official visit to Ontario

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to Ontario from March 31 to April 1, 2022.

March 22, 2022

Working visit to Kuwait

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook working visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Kuwait, from March 17 to 23, 2022.

March 21, 2022

Working visit to Qatar

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook working visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Kuwait, from March 17 to 23, 2022.

March 17, 2022

Working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook working visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Kuwait, from March 17 to 23, 2022

March 15, 2022

Meeting with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. The Governor General and Mr. Whit Fraser also had the great pleasure of meeting with Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall.

March 10, 2022

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105th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Official visit to Ontario

Working visit to Kuwait

Working visit to Qatar

Working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Meeting with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales

Presentation of Letters of Credence

Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

Virtual Pink Tea Conversation

Winter Paralympics 2022

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Governor General invests 23 recipients into the Order of Canada

Nation to Nation: Building Indigenous knowledge across international borders

Official visit to Quebec

Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable

Presentation of Letters of Credence

International Decade of Indigenous Languages

Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers - April 2022

Invictus Games 2020 Team Canada

Tom Courchene Distinguished Speaker Series

105th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

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105th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Official visit to Ontario

Working visit to Kuwait

Working visit to Qatar

Working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Meeting with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales

Presentation of Letters of Credence

Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

Virtual Pink Tea Conversation

Winter Paralympics 2022

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