Official Activities

A regal chair flanked by flags from Belgium, Haiti, Norway, Ukraine, India, and Canada. They are displayed indoors.

September 24, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

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

Decorations of the Order of Canada on a table.

September 18, 2025

Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

Governor General Mary Simon invested 1 Companion (C.C.), 14 Officers (O.C.) and 46 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

A regal chair flanked by flags from Canada, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Mauritania, and the Philippines. Elegant gold curtains create a formal, diplomatic ambiance.

September 15, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

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

Governor General Mary Simon placing a medal around an athlete's neck.

August 22, 2025

Canada Games 2025

Their Excellencies travelled to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador to attend the 2025 Canada Summer Games.

Governor General Mary Simon adding a post-it note to a wall filled with colourful messages.

August 14, 2025

WAVES 2025: Global Indigenous Languages Summit

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, attended morning sessions and delivered remarks at the WAVES 2025: Global Indigenous Languages Summit.

Governor General Mary Simon at at a podium draped in the Nunavut flag

July 09, 2025

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, undertook a visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut, from July 7 to 9, 2025, for the fourth and final stop of her Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour.

Governor General Mary Simon greeting public.

July 01, 2025

2025 Canada Day

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in the Canada Day daytime ceremony on LeBreton Flats, in Ottawa.

Governor General Mary Simon and General The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux at the Royal Commonwealth ex-Services League -Official Opening of the 35th Conference.

June 30, 2025

Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League conference

Governor General Mary Simon participated in events related to the visit of delegates of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League to Canada.

June 27, 2025

Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and Storytime at Rideau Hall

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, took part in two special events as part of the summer program at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon standing next to Gloucester High School student who received the Governor General’s Academic Medal for outstanding academic excellence.

June 25, 2025

Gloucester High School Graduation Ceremony

Governor General Mary Simon made a special appearance at Gloucester High School’s graduation ceremony, surprising students, families, and teachers by personally presenting a student with the Governor General’s Academic Medal for outstanding academic excellence.

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September 24, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

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

September 18, 2025

Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

Governor General Mary Simon invested 1 Companion (C.C.), 14 Officers (O.C.) and 46 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

September 15, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

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

August 22, 2025

Canada Games 2025

Their Excellencies travelled to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador to attend the 2025 Canada Summer Games.

August 14, 2025

WAVES 2025: Global Indigenous Languages Summit

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, attended morning sessions and delivered remarks at the WAVES 2025: Global Indigenous Languages Summit.

July 09, 2025

Visit to Iqaluit

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, undertook a visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut, from July 7 to 9, 2025, for the fourth and final stop of her Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour.

July 01, 2025

2025 Canada Day

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in the Canada Day daytime ceremony on LeBreton Flats, in Ottawa.

June 30, 2025

Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League conference

Governor General Mary Simon participated in events related to the visit of delegates of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League to Canada.

June 27, 2025

Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and Storytime at Rideau Hall

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, took part in two special events as part of the summer program at Rideau Hall.

June 25, 2025

Gloucester High School Graduation Ceremony

Governor General Mary Simon made a special appearance at Gloucester High School’s graduation ceremony, surprising students, families, and teachers by personally presenting a student with the Governor General’s Academic Medal for outstanding academic excellence.

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September 24, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

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

September 18, 2025

Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

Governor General Mary Simon invested 1 Companion (C.C.), 14 Officers (O.C.) and 46 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

September 15, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

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

August 22, 2025

Canada Games 2025

Their Excellencies travelled to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador to attend the 2025 Canada Summer Games.

August 14, 2025

WAVES 2025: Global Indigenous Languages Summit

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, attended morning sessions and delivered remarks at the WAVES 2025: Global Indigenous Languages Summit.

July 09, 2025

Visit to Iqaluit

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, undertook a visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut, from July 7 to 9, 2025, for the fourth and final stop of her Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour.

July 01, 2025

2025 Canada Day

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in the Canada Day daytime ceremony on LeBreton Flats, in Ottawa.

June 30, 2025

Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League conference

Governor General Mary Simon participated in events related to the visit of delegates of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League to Canada.

June 27, 2025

Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and Storytime at Rideau Hall

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, took part in two special events as part of the summer program at Rideau Hall.

June 25, 2025

Gloucester High School Graduation Ceremony

Governor General Mary Simon made a special appearance at Gloucester High School’s graduation ceremony, surprising students, families, and teachers by personally presenting a student with the Governor General’s Academic Medal for outstanding academic excellence.

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Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Canada Games 2025

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2025 Canada Day

Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League conference

Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and Storytime at Rideau Hall

Gloucester High School Graduation Ceremony

Pages

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Canada Games 2025

WAVES 2025: Global Indigenous Languages Summit

Visit to Iqaluit

2025 Canada Day

Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League conference

Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and Storytime at Rideau Hall

Gloucester High School Graduation Ceremony

Pages

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Canada Games 2025

WAVES 2025: Global Indigenous Languages Summit

Visit to Iqaluit

2025 Canada Day

Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League conference

Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and Storytime at Rideau Hall

Gloucester High School Graduation Ceremony

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