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At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, traveled to the Netherlands and Poland, from August 30 to September 2, 2019.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, invested 1 Companion, 5 Officers and 31 Members into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of six new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, participated in the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) Move for What Matters! 5 km Walk Run Roll event around Parliament Hill.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, presented honours to 40 recipients during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

The Governor General travelled to Lévis, Quebec, where she visited Maison Alphonse-Desjardins and the Régiment de la Chaudière museum.

The Governor General visited northern Manitoba from September 25 to 27, 2019. During this visit, she stopped in Churchill, Cranberry Portage and Flin Flon.

The Governor General visited northern Manitoba from September 25 to 27, 2019. During this visit, she stopped in Churchill, Cranberry Portage and Flin Flon.

The Governor General visited northern Manitoba from September 25 to 27, 2019. During this visit, she stopped in Churchill, Cranberry Portage and Flin Flon.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, unveiled the Dare to Dream exhibit at Rideau Hall, while also launching the GGinteractive program with schools across the country on Wednesday, October 2, 2019.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, received the symbolic first poppy of the 2019 National Poppy Campaign from Thomas Irvine, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion. The ceremony was held at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presided over a Governor General's Foot Guards Change of Command Ceremony.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, presided over an Order of Merit of the Police Forces investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Rideau Hall had never hosted a dinner like that before. It wasn't the usual lively event, but it was one they'll never forget. Rideau Hall staff came back from the dead on Halloween night and served frights, fun and candy.

Dare to Dream showcases breathtaking photographs of Canada taken from space and an exclusive display of objects, gear and keepsakes from Governor General Payette’s personal collection.