Official Activities

Governor General Simon and Prime Minister Mark Carney sit in the front row of a group photo in the ballroom at Rideau Hall. They are surrounded by members of the new Canadian Ministry.

May 13, 2025

Swearing-in Ceremony

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

May 10, 2025

73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival

Governor General Mary Simon delivered remarks during the opening ceremony of the 73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival, celebrating 80 years of Liberation with the Canadian Army.

Governor General Mary Simon at the Freedom Parade.

May 07, 2025

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander‑in‑Chief of Canada, travelled to the Netherlands from May 3 to May 6, 2025, to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and the End of the Second World War in Europe.

Group photo of Governor General Mary Simon with newly appointed General Officers and Flag Officers.

May 01, 2025

Presentation of GOFO scrolls

As Commander-in-Chief of Canada, Governor General Mary Simon presented scrolls to newly appointed General Officers and Flag Officers (GOFO) during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Close-up of Sovereign Medal for Volunteers medal.

April 30, 2025

Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 61 deserving individuals.

Row of flags representing countries of ambassadors and high commissioners presenting their letters of credence.

April 29, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

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

St. Peter’s Square during Pope Francis’ funeral.

April 26, 2025

Funeral service for His Holiness Pope Francis

At the request of the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis.

Books on a table. The background is blurred.

April 17, 2025

Governor General’s Literary Awards

Governor General Mary Simon presented Canada’s top literary honours during the Governor General’s Literary Awards ceremony at Rideau Hall.

April 10, 2025

Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th anniversary Symposium

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in the Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th anniversary Symposium.

April 07, 2025

Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Summit

As patron of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), Governor General Mary Simon proudly attended the Annual Daffodil Summit.

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May 13, 2025

Swearing-in Ceremony

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

May 10, 2025

73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival

Governor General Mary Simon delivered remarks during the opening ceremony of the 73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival, celebrating 80 years of Liberation with the Canadian Army.

May 07, 2025

Visit to the Netherlands

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander‑in‑Chief of Canada, travelled to the Netherlands from May 3 to May 6, 2025, to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and the End of the Second World War in Europe.

May 01, 2025

Presentation of GOFO scrolls

As Commander-in-Chief of Canada, Governor General Mary Simon presented scrolls to newly appointed General Officers and Flag Officers (GOFO) during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

April 30, 2025

Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 61 deserving individuals.

April 29, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

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

April 26, 2025

Funeral service for His Holiness Pope Francis

At the request of the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis.

April 17, 2025

Governor General’s Literary Awards

Governor General Mary Simon presented Canada’s top literary honours during the Governor General’s Literary Awards ceremony at Rideau Hall.

April 10, 2025

Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th anniversary Symposium

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in the Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th anniversary Symposium.

April 07, 2025

Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Summit

As patron of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), Governor General Mary Simon proudly attended the Annual Daffodil Summit.

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May 13, 2025

Swearing-in Ceremony

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

May 10, 2025

73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival

Governor General Mary Simon delivered remarks during the opening ceremony of the 73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival, celebrating 80 years of Liberation with the Canadian Army.

May 07, 2025

Visit to the Netherlands

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander‑in‑Chief of Canada, travelled to the Netherlands from May 3 to May 6, 2025, to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and the End of the Second World War in Europe.

May 01, 2025

The Governor General of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour

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Swearing-in Ceremony

73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival

Visit to the Netherlands

Presentation of GOFO scrolls

Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Funeral service for His Holiness Pope Francis

Governor General’s Literary Awards

Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th anniversary Symposium

Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Summit

Pages

Swearing-in Ceremony

73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival

Visit to the Netherlands

Presentation of GOFO scrolls

Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Funeral service for His Holiness Pope Francis

Governor General’s Literary Awards

Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th anniversary Symposium

Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Summit

Pages

Swearing-in Ceremony

73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival

Visit to the Netherlands

Presentation of GOFO scrolls

Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

Letters of Credence Ceremony

Funeral service for His Holiness Pope Francis

Governor General’s Literary Awards

Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th anniversary Symposium

Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Summit

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