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Governor General Mary Simon receiving the first poppy of 2025

October 20, 2025

First poppy of the 2025 Remembrance period

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 17, 2025

Banff Forum

Along with leaders from across Canada, Governor General Mary Simon delivered a speech at this year’s Banff Forum.

Governor General Mary Simon posing for a photo with a group of military personnel in camouflage uniforms and berets. A large army tank is behind them.

October 16, 2025

Induction as Honorary Member of the Royal 22e Régiment

Within her role as commander-in-chief, Governor General Mary Simon was inducted as a member of the Royal 22e Régiment.

A group of people gathered in a warmly lit room, seated on patterned sofas. Governor General Mary Simon is engaged in conversation. A few people stand in the background by a table with tea and coffee.

October 15, 2025

Visit from Carrefour d'action interculturelle

Governor General Mary Simon engaged with members of the Carrefour d’action interculturelle.

Governor General Mary Simon sitting with a small group of people having a discussion.

October 08, 2025

Governor General's Symposium on Mental Health

The Governor General's Mental Health Learning and Listening tour culminated in a Symposium at the Citadelle in Québec.

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser posing for a photo with honours recipients outside of the Citadelle.

October 06, 2025

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, recognized 43 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country.

A silver haired man in an orange shirt stands among seated and standing peers.

September 29, 2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorative events

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by taking part in various events that foster dialogue and deepen understanding of the history and enduring impacts of the residential school system.

Governor General Mary Simon and His Excellency Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland.

September 25, 2025

Meeting with the Taoiseach of Ireland

Governor General Mary Simon welcomed His Excellency Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland, to Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon and His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia at Rideau Hall.

September 24, 2025

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Indonesia

Governor General Mary Simon welcomed His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, to Rideau Hall.

A dimly lit museum exhibit titled "The Arctic." Geometric panels on walls emit cool blue light, creating a serene atmosphere.

September 24, 2025

Opening of the Qikiqtait exhibition and celebration for Polar Knowledge at the Canadian Museum of Nature

Governor General Mary Simon had the honour of delivering remarks at the “Qikiqtait: Where Inuit Knowledge and Innovation Come Together" premiere.

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October 20, 2025

First poppy of the 2025 Remembrance period

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 17, 2025

Banff Forum

Along with leaders from across Canada, Governor General Mary Simon delivered a speech at this year’s Banff Forum.

October 16, 2025

Induction as Honorary Member of the Royal 22e Régiment

Within her role as commander-in-chief, Governor General Mary Simon was inducted as a member of the Royal 22e Régiment.

October 15, 2025

Visit from Carrefour d'action interculturelle

Governor General Mary Simon engaged with members of the Carrefour d’action interculturelle.

October 08, 2025

Governor General's Symposium on Mental Health

The Governor General's Mental Health Learning and Listening tour culminated in a Symposium at the Citadelle in Québec.

October 06, 2025

Military honours ceremony

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, recognized 43 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country.

September 29, 2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorative events

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by taking part in various events that foster dialogue and deepen understanding of the history and enduring impacts of the residential school system.

September 25, 2025

Meeting with the Taoiseach of Ireland

Governor General Mary Simon welcomed His Excellency Micheál Martin, Taoiseach of Ireland, to Rideau Hall.

September 24, 2025

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Indonesia

Governor General Mary Simon welcomed His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, to Rideau Hall.

September 24, 2025

Opening of the Qikiqtait exhibition and celebration for Polar Knowledge at the Canadian Museum of Nature

Governor General Mary Simon had the honour of delivering remarks at the “Qikiqtait: Where Inuit Knowledge and Innovation Come Together" premiere.

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October 20, 2025

First poppy of the 2025 Remembrance period

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 17, 2025

Banff Forum

Along with leaders from across Canada, Governor General Mary Simon delivered a speech at this year’s Banff Forum.

October 16, 2025

Induction as Honorary Member of the Royal 22e Régiment

Within her role as commander-in-chief, Governor General Mary Simon was inducted as a member of the Royal 22e Régiment.

October 15, 2025

Visit from Carrefour d'action interculturelle

Governor General Mary Simon engaged with members of the Carrefour d’action interculturelle.

October 08, 2025

Governor General's Symposium on Mental Health

The Governor General's Mental Health Learning and Listening tour culminated in a Symposium at the Citadelle in Québec.

October 06, 2025

Military honours ceremony

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, recognized 43 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country.

September 29, 2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorative events

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by taking part in various events that foster dialogue and deepen understanding of the history and enduring impacts of the residential school system.

September 25, 2025

The Governor General of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour

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First poppy of the 2025 Remembrance period

Banff Forum

Induction as Honorary Member of the Royal 22e Régiment

Visit from Carrefour d'action interculturelle

Governor General's Symposium on Mental Health

Military honours ceremony

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorative events

Meeting with the Taoiseach of Ireland

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Indonesia

Opening of the Qikiqtait exhibition and celebration for Polar Knowledge at the Canadian Museum of Nature

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First poppy of the 2025 Remembrance period

Banff Forum

Induction as Honorary Member of the Royal 22e Régiment

Visit from Carrefour d'action interculturelle

Governor General's Symposium on Mental Health

Military honours ceremony

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorative events

Meeting with the Taoiseach of Ireland

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Indonesia

Opening of the Qikiqtait exhibition and celebration for Polar Knowledge at the Canadian Museum of Nature

Pages

First poppy of the 2025 Remembrance period

Banff Forum

Induction as Honorary Member of the Royal 22e Régiment

Visit from Carrefour d'action interculturelle

Governor General's Symposium on Mental Health

Military honours ceremony

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation commemorative events

Meeting with the Taoiseach of Ireland

Meeting with the President of the Republic of Indonesia

Opening of the Qikiqtait exhibition and celebration for Polar Knowledge at the Canadian Museum of Nature

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