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The Governor General of Canada

The Governor General of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette

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HISTORY happens here

Every day, during events held at Rideau Hall and at the Citadelle of Québec—or in communities across Canada and around the world—the governor general meets outstanding Canadians and hears inspiring stories about their achievements. Often relating to one or more of the governor general’s core responsibilities, these stories can inspire and entertain us, and inform us on what it means to be Canadian. As the country’s unofficial storyteller-in-chief, the governor general helps us explore and understand Canada’s unique nature and the lives of the diverse, extraordinary people who call it home.

Explore remarkable stories here and be inspired!

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Her Excellency visited the Canadian Coast Guard where she was invested as the Honorary Chief Commissioner.
GG Payette named Honorary Commissioner of Coast Guard
Installation Ceremony of Canada’s 29th Governor General
Installation Day
Visit to the Republic of Korea - Jour 4
PyeongChang Winter Olympics
Visit to Latvia
Ukraine/Latvia visit
A National Recognition for Volunteers
The Heart of Our Communities
They Stood on Guard for Thee
A Historic Gathering
Maurice Richard
Making History
Ode to the Order of Canada
Ode to the Order of Canada
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