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April 05, 2025

Canadian Ringette Championships

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the inaugural Mary May Simon Cup, which is named in her honour, following the gold medal game at the Canadian Ringette Championships.

Governor General Mary Simon signing a document at a large wooden table.

March 23, 2025

Dissolution of Parliament

Prime Minister Mark Carney presented Governor General Mary Simon with an instrument of advice recommending the dissolution of Parliament.

Rows of medals on a table in the foreground. An audience is seated in the background.

March 21, 2025

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

Governor General Mary Simon invested 62 members of the Canadian Armed Forces into the Order of Military Merit at a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

March 19, 2025

InvestInYourself Youth Summit

Governor General Mary Simon attended the InvestInYourself Youth Summit, which took place at the Lord Elgin Hotel in Ottawa.

March 17, 2025

Swearing-in Ceremony

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the prime minister and members of the 30th Canadian ministry at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon having a conversation with another woman on a stage.

March 07, 2025

Elevate International - Celebration of International Women’s Day

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in a fireside conversation at Elevate International’s annual event in celebration of International Women’s Day.

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

March 03, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

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

Rows of medals lined up on a table. Each medal is attached to a ribbon using an arrangement of dark blue, bright red and white.

February 20, 2025

King Charles III Coronation Medal Ceremony (Rideau Hall)

The Governor General presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal to 52 individuals during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

February 14, 2025

Visit to British Columbia

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook a visit to British Columbia from February 5 to 9, 2025.

A bronze medallion with a lion and tree design rests in an open black velvet box with red and white lining. The background features a soft-focus floral pattern.

February 13, 2025

Presentation of the 2024 Governor General's Medals in Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented Canada’s top architecture and landscape architecture awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

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April 05, 2025

Canadian Ringette Championships

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the inaugural Mary May Simon Cup, which is named in her honour, following the gold medal game at the Canadian Ringette Championships.

March 23, 2025

Dissolution of Parliament

Prime Minister Mark Carney presented Governor General Mary Simon with an instrument of advice recommending the dissolution of Parliament.

March 21, 2025

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

Governor General Mary Simon invested 62 members of the Canadian Armed Forces into the Order of Military Merit at a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

March 19, 2025

InvestInYourself Youth Summit

Governor General Mary Simon attended the InvestInYourself Youth Summit, which took place at the Lord Elgin Hotel in Ottawa.

March 17, 2025

Swearing-in Ceremony

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the prime minister and members of the 30th Canadian ministry at Rideau Hall.

March 07, 2025

Elevate International - Celebration of International Women’s Day

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in a fireside conversation at Elevate International’s annual event in celebration of International Women’s Day.

March 03, 2025

Letters of Credence Ceremony

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

February 20, 2025

King Charles III Coronation Medal Ceremony (Rideau Hall)

The Governor General presented the King Charles III Coronation Medal to 52 individuals during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

February 14, 2025

Visit to British Columbia

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook a visit to British Columbia from February 5 to 9, 2025.

February 13, 2025

Presentation of the 2024 Governor General's Medals in Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented Canada’s top architecture and landscape architecture awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

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April 05, 2025

The Governor General of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour

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Canadian Ringette Championships

Dissolution of Parliament

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

InvestInYourself Youth Summit

Swearing-in Ceremony

Elevate International - Celebration of International Women’s Day

Letters of Credence Ceremony

King Charles III Coronation Medal Ceremony (Rideau Hall)

Visit to British Columbia

Presentation of the 2024 Governor General's Medals in Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Pages

Canadian Ringette Championships

Dissolution of Parliament

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

InvestInYourself Youth Summit

Swearing-in Ceremony

Elevate International - Celebration of International Women’s Day

Letters of Credence Ceremony

King Charles III Coronation Medal Ceremony (Rideau Hall)

Visit to British Columbia

Presentation of the 2024 Governor General's Medals in Architecture and Landscape Architecture

Pages

Canadian Ringette Championships

Dissolution of Parliament

Order of Military Merit Ceremony

InvestInYourself Youth Summit

Swearing-in Ceremony

Elevate International - Celebration of International Women’s Day

Letters of Credence Ceremony

King Charles III Coronation Medal Ceremony (Rideau Hall)

Visit to British Columbia

Presentation of the 2024 Governor General's Medals in Architecture and Landscape Architecture

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