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Governor General Arbour shaking hands with people at the Canada Day ceremony at Lebreton Flats Park.

This list is not exhaustive.

Each year the Governor General participates in numerous activities and engagements that do not appear on our website. Such activities can include meetings involving heads of diplomatic mission, senior public servants, military officials, elected officials, representatives of organizations, viceregal representatives and more. Disclosure of the Governor General’s activities and events is provided on a yearly basis through the publication of annual reports by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General.

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

    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.

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    Rideau HALLoween

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

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    Governor General Mary Simon speaking in a large conference room.

    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.

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

    Special Olympics Canada reception

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

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    Governor General Mary Simon receiving the first poppy of 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.

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

    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.

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    Rideau HALLoween

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

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    Governor General Mary Simon speaking in a large conference room.

    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.

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

    Special Olympics Canada reception

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

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    Governor General Mary Simon receiving the first poppy of 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.

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

    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.

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    Rideau HALLoween

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

  • Image
    Governor General Mary Simon speaking in a large conference room.

    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.

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

    Special Olympics Canada reception

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

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    Governor General Mary Simon receiving the first poppy of 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.