Official Activities

Governor General Mary Simon and a woman embracing.

December 16, 2025

Survivors Gathering

Marking the 10th anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report, this year’s Survivors Gathering stands as a powerful testament to the strength of Survivors and a reminder of the ongoing responsibility to carry forward the Commission’s work.

Governor General Mary Simon posing with Order of Canada recipients.

December 11, 2025

Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on December 11, 2025.

Governor General Simon and four heads of mission, with the flags of each country behind them. Two Ceremonial Guards are in the back.

December 03, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Governor General Mary Simon welcomed four new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

December 01, 2025

Swearing-in Ceremony

As part of her constitutional duties, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of three members of the Canadian ministry at Rideau Hall.

A group photo with the Honourable Suzanne Côté and six new heads of mission, with the flags of each country behind them. Two Ceremonial Guards are in the back.

November 25, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Honourable Suzanne Côté, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, received the credentials of six new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

November 11, 2025

Remembrance Day 2025

On behalf of Governor General Mary Simon, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, C.P., Deputy of the Governor General and Chief Justice of Canada, joined Canadians at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony, standing together in reflection and gratitude.

Several badges featuring blue and yellow ribbon on a wooden table.

November 05, 2025

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, invested 3 Commanders (C.M.M.), 13 Officers (O.M.M.) and 44 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

October 31, 2025

Rideau HALLoween

A Terrifying Tea Party, where spooky met sophisticated, took place on the grounds of Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon speaking in a large conference room.

October 28, 2025

Women, Peace and Security Conference

As commander-in-chief of Canada, Governor General Mary Simon delivered the opening remarks at the Women, Peace and Security Conference 2025.

Governor General Mary Simon posing with a group of people involved in the Special Olympics. Several people are wearing medals.

October 21, 2025

Special Olympics Canada reception

Governor General Simon proudly delivered remarks at the Special Olympics Canada reception.

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December 16, 2025

Survivors Gathering

Marking the 10th anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report, this year’s Survivors Gathering stands as a powerful testament to the strength of Survivors and a reminder of the ongoing responsibility to carry forward the Commission’s work.

December 11, 2025

Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on December 11, 2025.

December 03, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Governor General Mary Simon welcomed four new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

December 01, 2025

Swearing-in Ceremony

As part of her constitutional duties, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of three members of the Canadian ministry at Rideau Hall.

November 25, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Honourable Suzanne Côté, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, received the credentials of six new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

November 11, 2025

Remembrance Day 2025

On behalf of Governor General Mary Simon, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, C.P., Deputy of the Governor General and Chief Justice of Canada, joined Canadians at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony, standing together in reflection and gratitude.

November 05, 2025

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, invested 3 Commanders (C.M.M.), 13 Officers (O.M.M.) and 44 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

October 31, 2025

Rideau HALLoween

A Terrifying Tea Party, where spooky met sophisticated, took place on the grounds of Rideau Hall.

October 28, 2025

Women, Peace and Security Conference

As commander-in-chief of Canada, Governor General Mary Simon delivered the opening remarks at the Women, Peace and Security Conference 2025.

October 21, 2025

Special Olympics Canada reception

Governor General Simon proudly delivered remarks at the Special Olympics Canada reception.

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December 16, 2025

Survivors Gathering

Marking the 10th anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Final Report, this year’s Survivors Gathering stands as a powerful testament to the strength of Survivors and a reminder of the ongoing responsibility to carry forward the Commission’s work.

December 11, 2025

Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on December 11, 2025.

December 03, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Governor General Mary Simon welcomed four new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

December 01, 2025

Swearing-in Ceremony

As part of her constitutional duties, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of three members of the Canadian ministry at Rideau Hall.

November 25, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Honourable Suzanne Côté, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, received the credentials of six new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

November 11, 2025

The Governor General of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour

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Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Swearing-in Ceremony

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Remembrance Day 2025

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

Rideau HALLoween

Women, Peace and Security Conference

Special Olympics Canada reception

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Survivors Gathering

Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Swearing-in Ceremony

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Remembrance Day 2025

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

Rideau HALLoween

Women, Peace and Security Conference

Special Olympics Canada reception

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Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Swearing-in Ceremony

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Remembrance Day 2025

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

Rideau HALLoween

Women, Peace and Security Conference

Special Olympics Canada reception

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