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Mr. Whit Grant Fraser is laying a wreath in front of a stone memorial. Several members of the Canadian Armed Forces are standing around him, wearing masks.

November 01, 2021

No Stone Left Alone Remembrance Ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery

Mr. Whit Grant Fraser was honoured to take part in this morning’s No Stone Left Alone ceremony at Ottawa’s Beechwood Cemetery, where he laid a wreath in recognition of our veterans.

Governor General Mary May Simon is seated at a table signing a book.

October 26, 2021

Swearing-In Ceremony of Members of the Canadian Ministry

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada presided over a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary May Simon and Mr. Bruce Julian are standing beside each other in the Tent Room. Mr. Julian is standing to the right of the Governor General.

October 25, 2021

Governor General presented with First Poppy of the 2021 National Poppy Campaign

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

Governor General Mary May Simon and Dr. Philipp Nimmermann, Representative of the Federal State of Hessen, are walking along a red carpet. There is a line of military officers lining both sides of the red carpet.

October 15, 2021

State visit to the Federal Republic of Germany

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Fraser undertook a State visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from October 17 to October 21, 2021.

October 08, 2021

Visit to the Ottawa Mission

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Fraser visited the Ottawa Mission.

A pin of a mini orange t-shirt made of beads with black outline on a grey background.

September 29, 2021

First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2021 marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Governor General Mary May Simon is laying a wreath at the base of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument. Feathers are visible on the left side of the photo. Trees and a small crowd wearing masks are visible in the background.

September 22, 2021

Annual Ceremony of Remembrance for Indigenous Veterans

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, attended a ceremony to pay respect to Indigenous and non-Indigenous veterans and to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument.

Photos of medals to be presented during the mixed honours awards ceremony at Rideau Hall.

September 17, 2021

Governor General honoured remarkable Canadians at Rideau Hall

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented honours to 14 exceptional Canadians during a small, socially distanced ceremony Rideau Hall.

Newly appointed governor general Mary May Simon does an inspection of the Guards.

July 26, 2021

Installation Day of Canada’s 30th Governor General

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon was installed as the 30th governor general of Canada during a historic ceremony that took place in the Senate Chamber.

Empty Senate of Canada chamber. Several dark desks down the middle aisle. Dark brown leather chairs in seating areas on either side. A large throne at the front of the room. A glass-balcony gallery looks down on the space.

July 26, 2021

Installation Ceremony

Governor General Designate Mary May Simon’s installation ceremony took place on July 26, 2021.

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National flags are lined up in a row between two Canadian flags.

December 02, 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.

Governor General Mary Simon reads the Throne speech in the Senate. She is wearing a navy blue ensemble.

November 23, 2021

Speech from the Throne

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered the Speech from the Throne to formally open the first session of the 44th Parliament of Canada.

The Governor General and the President of Kosovo pose for a photo. Behind them are flags from Canada and Kosovo. Both are wearing masks.

November 23, 2021

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Kosovo

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with Her Excellency Dr. Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu, President of the Republic of Kosovo.

The Governor General and Mr. Fraser lay their poppies at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony.

November 11, 2021

Remembrance Day 2021

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

Governor General Mary Simon is sitting at a table. A notebook is open in front of her. The flag of Canada and the flag of the Canadian Armed Forces can be seen behind her.

November 08, 2021

Governor General honours members of the Canadian Armed Forces

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented a total of 60 Meritorious Service Decorations (MSD) – Military Division, to outstanding members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

The Governor General addresses the crowd from the podium. She is wearing a blue parka pinned with a poppy.

November 07, 2021

International Inuit Day event and Annie Pootoogook Park naming ceremony

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, attended and gave remarks at an event to mark International Inuit Day.

November 06, 2021

2021 Sobey Art Award

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, attended the 2021 Sobey Art Award ceremony, where one of five shortlisted Canadian artists was announced as the winner of the 2021 Sobey Art Award.

National flags of Kenya, Belgium and Lesotho are lined up in a row between two Canadian flags.

November 03, 2021

Presentation of Letters of Credence

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of three new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon is sitting at a long table with General Wayne Eyre. They are both facing the camera. Behind them are Canadian and Canadian Armed Forces flags.

November 01, 2021

Governor General invests 97 members of the Canadian military into the Order of Military Merit

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over an Order of Military Merit investiture ceremony for outstanding members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

November 01, 2021

No Stone Left Alone Remembrance Ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery

Mr. Whit Grant Fraser was honoured to take part in this morning’s No Stone Left Alone ceremony at Ottawa’s Beechwood Cemetery, where he laid a wreath in recognition of our veterans.

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November 01, 2021

No Stone Left Alone Remembrance Ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery

Mr. Whit Grant Fraser was honoured to take part in this morning’s No Stone Left Alone ceremony at Ottawa’s Beechwood Cemetery, where he laid a wreath in recognition of our veterans.

October 26, 2021

Swearing-In Ceremony of Members of the Canadian Ministry

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada presided over a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall.

October 25, 2021

Governor General presented with First Poppy of the 2021 National Poppy Campaign

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

October 15, 2021

State visit to the Federal Republic of Germany

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Fraser undertook a State visit to the Federal Republic of Germany from October 17 to October 21, 2021.

October 08, 2021

Visit to the Ottawa Mission

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Fraser visited the Ottawa Mission.

September 29, 2021

First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2021 marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

September 22, 2021

Annual Ceremony of Remembrance for Indigenous Veterans

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, attended a ceremony to pay respect to Indigenous and non-Indigenous veterans and to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument.

September 17, 2021

The Governor General of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour

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No Stone Left Alone Remembrance Ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery

Swearing-In Ceremony of Members of the Canadian Ministry

Governor General presented with First Poppy of the 2021 National Poppy Campaign

State visit to the Federal Republic of Germany

Visit to the Ottawa Mission

First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Annual Ceremony of Remembrance for Indigenous Veterans

Governor General honoured remarkable Canadians at Rideau Hall

Installation Day of Canada’s 30th Governor General

Installation Ceremony

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Presentation of Letters of Credence

Speech from the Throne

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Kosovo

Remembrance Day 2021

Governor General honours members of the Canadian Armed Forces

International Inuit Day event and Annie Pootoogook Park naming ceremony

2021 Sobey Art Award

Presentation of Letters of Credence

Governor General invests 97 members of the Canadian military into the Order of Military Merit

No Stone Left Alone Remembrance Ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery

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No Stone Left Alone Remembrance Ceremony at Beechwood Cemetery

Swearing-In Ceremony of Members of the Canadian Ministry

Governor General presented with First Poppy of the 2021 National Poppy Campaign

State visit to the Federal Republic of Germany

Visit to the Ottawa Mission

First National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Annual Ceremony of Remembrance for Indigenous Veterans

Governor General honoured remarkable Canadians at Rideau Hall

Installation Day of Canada’s 30th Governor General

Installation Ceremony

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