Official Activities

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February 16, 2022

A conversation with the Nunavut Teachers’ Association

Governor General Mary Simon participated in a virtual discussion with teachers as part of Nunavut Teachers’ Association Professional Development Week.

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February 04, 2022

Winter Olympics 2022

This year, 215 athletes represented Canada at the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

The Governor general is seated at her desk. She is wearing a headphones, participating in a virtual event on her computer. She is holding a piece of paper.

February 03, 2022

Canada-France virtual event on Reconciliation

The Governor General delivered opening remarks at a virtual event on the theme of Memory and Reconciliation, organized by the Canadian Embassy in France.

Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar in an orange astronaut uniform with a helmet on a table. A Canada flag is in the background.

January 22, 2022

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in an event honouring Canadian astronaut Roberta Bondar on the 30th anniversary of Bondar's historic space flight.

The governor general is seated at a desk. She is participating in a video chat on her computer.

January 18, 2022

Virtual dialogue with members of Parliament

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in a dialogue with new parliamentarians as well as with new senators appointed in 2019.

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

December 29, 2021

Governor General announces 135 appointments to the Order of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 135 appointments to the Order of Canada.

The Governor General participates in a video call on her computer.

December 15, 2021

Virtual Call with New Zealand’s Governor General

Her Excellency took part in a virtual call with New Zealand’s new Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro, New Zealand’s first female Maori governor general.

Governor General Mary Simon stands at a podium addressing the audience.

December 13, 2021

Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented honours to 22 deserving individuals.

The Governor General, sitting at a table, signing a document.

December 08, 2021

Royal Assent Ceremony to Bill C-4

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, granted Royal Assent by written declaration for legislation.

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December 07, 2021

Presentation of Letters of Credence

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

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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.

February 16, 2022

A conversation with the Nunavut Teachers’ Association

Governor General Mary Simon participated in a virtual discussion with teachers as part of Nunavut Teachers’ Association Professional Development Week.

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February 16, 2022

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A conversation with the Nunavut Teachers’ Association

Winter Olympics 2022

Canada-France virtual event on Reconciliation

Roberta Bondar Foundation

Virtual dialogue with members of Parliament

Governor General announces 135 appointments to the Order of Canada

Virtual Call with New Zealand’s Governor General

Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall

Royal Assent Ceremony to Bill C-4

Presentation of Letters of Credence

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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

A conversation with the Nunavut Teachers’ Association

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A conversation with the Nunavut Teachers’ Association

Winter Olympics 2022

Canada-France virtual event on Reconciliation

Roberta Bondar Foundation

Virtual dialogue with members of Parliament

Governor General announces 135 appointments to the Order of Canada

Virtual Call with New Zealand’s Governor General

Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall

Royal Assent Ceremony to Bill C-4

Presentation of Letters of Credence

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