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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.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake an official visit to Alberta from October 25 to 29, 2024.

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.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Attention all brave explorers, whimsical spirits and curious souls! Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to join in the chills and thrills of Rideau HALLoween.

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.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will invest 3 Commanders (C.M.M.), 11 Officers (O.M.M.) and 49 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at an investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall.

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.

On Remembrance Day, we honour the extraordinary contributions of those who sacrificed their lives to protect our freedoms and values.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will attend the National Commemorative Ceremony to mark the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, C.C., O.M., M.S.C., K.C.

For many, the sacrifice of service is felt too close to home. Today, we are humbled and honoured to host Mrs. Maureen Anderson, our National Silver Cross Mother, here at Rideau Hall.