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At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada will travel to Paris, France, from August 27 to September 1, 2024, to attend the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Over the coming days, I look forward to encouraging and supporting Canada’s impressive Paralympic team. Our athletes are sending a clear message to the world: every athlete can aspire to excellence and inspire the world.

Here you are today, facing off against the best athletes in the world. Many of you have achieved rare feats—and broken world records—in your sport.

Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the presentation of credentials of seven new heads of mission to Canada.

Today’s ceremony is a reminder of the importance of strong diplomatic ties. It reaffirms our commitment to working together to address our most pressing global issues.

On this Firefighters’ National Memorial Day, we reflect on the selfless courage of those firefighters who died carrying out their duties.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, Chancellor and a Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, will invest 7 Officers (O.O.M.) and 10 Members (M.O.M) into the Order during a ceremony at the Citadelle of Québec on September 19, 2024.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present the King Charles III Coronation Medal to 59 individuals during a ceremony at the Citadelle of Québec on September 20, 2024.

In Canada, we strive for equality. We welcome new ideas and perspectives. Because we know that everyone has unique strengths and insights to offer.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will preside over a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall.

The public is invited to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NDTR) by learning more about Indigenous cultures and traditions during reconciliation-focused events at Rideau Hall.

When I was appointed as Canada’s first Indigenous governor general, it was on the basis of my many years of experience as a bridge builder between different communities and nations, an advocate for education, a defender of Indigenous rights, and my longstanding commitment to advance reconciliation b...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 4 Companions (C.C.), 22 Officers (O.C.) and 30 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

On this day, we honour police and peace officers who lost their lives while serving their communities.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation through events created to facilitate discussion and understanding of the history of the residential school system

Today, we commemorate the thousands of lives forever lost or traumatically impacted by the residential school system.

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we commemorate the lives forever lost or traumatically affected by the residential school system. We honour the resilience of Survivors, who bravely share their stories so that history may never be repeated.

The flag we stand under was designed in consultation with Survivors of the residential school system from across Canada.

The Order of Canada is not just about past achievements. It is about the ongoing journey of our nation. It is a call to continue striving for greatness, and to inspire further positive change around you.