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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 that we are here to join forces as we face unprecedented global challenges.

This year, the United Nations chose an important theme for World Mental Health Day: mental health at work. It is a topic that often arises in my conversations with Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will receive the first poppy of the 2024 National Poppy Campaign during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present 12 laureates with the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

95 years ago, thanks to the courage of five brilliant Albertan women, Canada’s highest court of appeal officially recognized women as “persons”. This decision was a big leap forward for women’s participation in public and political life.

Recipients of Bravery Decorations inspire us. Their sense of humanity brings us together as a community and as a country.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present 40 Decorations for Bravery during a ceremony that will be held at Rideau Hall on October 24, 2024.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is releasing the report Fostering Respect in a Digital World on Digital Citizen Day to share key takeaways from the Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World.

Attention all brave explorers, whimsical spirits and curious souls! As part of our beloved tradition, we invite you to uncover the mysteries of Rideau HALLoween, where long-whispered tales of hauntings may finally come to life.

I want to commend the outstanding work of firefighters and first responders who took action from the very first moments the fire started.

Each act of kindness, each gesture of solidarity brings us closer and makes us stronger.

The Order of Canada recognizes excellence. It is also a call to celebrate the diversity that makes our country stronger.

Today, my husband Whit and I join all Canadians in mourning the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair. We are deeply saddened by the loss of a friend and prominent leader in Canada who championed human rights, justice and truth.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will recognize 63 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Today, we are honouring your exceptional contributions.

This Veterans Week, we extend our deepest gratitude to the many Canadians who have selflessly served our nation.

The Order of Military Merit is one of Canada’s highest honours. This recognition is not just about what you achieved, but also about how you did it. You have exemplified the highest ethical principles and military values.