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Governor General to attend National Remembrance Day Ceremony
Media Advisory – November 8, 2024
OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser, will attend the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
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Eulogy for the Honourable Murray Sinclair
Speech – November 10, 2024
His Ojibway name, Mazina Giizhik, means ‘The One Who Speaks of Pictures in the Sky’. His was the voice of truth, justice and healing. As Head Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, he leaves behind an invaluable legacy of bringing to light the stories of thousands of Residential Sc...
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Governor General to host Telling Canadian Stories through Film: A Sneak Preview of National Canadian Film Day
Media Advisory – March 14, 2024
OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will host Telling Canadian Stories through Film: A Sneak Preview of National Canadian Film Day. During this unique event, Her Excellency will deliver remarks before and after screening...
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Their Excellencies to attend State funeral events for the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney
Media Advisory – March 18, 2024
OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will take part in commemorative events to mark the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney P.C., C.C., G.O.Q.
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Governor General to present Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division) to exceptional individuals
Media Advisory – March 19, 2024
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present a total of 64 Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division), including 8 Meritorious Service Crosses (M.S.C.) and 56 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.), during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Th...
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MSD Civil Ceremony
Speech – March 21, 2024
And so I am honoured that today, we get to share your stories, stories of amazing people.
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UPDATE: Governor General to undertake official visit to Nunavut
Media Advisory – March 28, 2024
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake an official visit to Nunavut from April 1 to 4, 2024, where they will mark the territory’s 25th anniversary.
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Message from His Majesty The King to mark the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Message – April 1, 2024
Today, I would like to offer my most sincere congratulations to the Royal Canadian Air Force (R.C.A.F.)
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Message from the Governor General on the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force
Message – April 1, 2024
As commander-in-chief, I have had the great pleasure of meeting with members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and of witnessing their professionalism, dedication and sense of duty first-hand.
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Official visit to Nunavut–Community celebration hosted by the Premier of Nunavut for the 25th anniversary of Nunavut
Speech – April 1, 2024
I am so proud to be here today, as we mark a quarter of a century in the life of Nunavut.
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Governor General to meet with the Prime Minister of the French Republic
Media Advisory – April 8, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will meet with His Excellency Gabriel Attal, Prime Minister of the French Republic, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6:15 p.m., at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.
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Message from the Governor General on the 107th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Message – April 9, 2024
On the 107th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, we reflect on the bravery and sacrifice made by members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
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Canadian experts to come together at Rideau Hall and join forces to create a safer and more respectful digital world
Media Advisory – April 10, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will host a one-day event called The Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Rideau Hall.
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Her Excellency will present the Governor General’s Literary Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall
Media Advisory – April 16, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present Canada’s top literary awards to outstanding Canadians during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The winners from 2020 to 2023 will receive their awards at the ceremony.
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Governor General to deliver remarks at the 2024 Indspire Awards
Media Advisory – April 17, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver remarks at the 2024 Indspire Awards.
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Governor General to welcome new heads of mission to Canada
Media Advisory – April 29, 2024
Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the presentation of credentials of five new heads of mission to Canada.
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Governor General’s Literary Awards
Speech – April 18, 2024
Today, we celebrate our storytellers … we celebrate our stories.
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Governor General will participate in the unveiling of a badge granted to the Rainbow Veterans of Canada
Media Advisory – April 18, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will participate in the unveiling of a heraldic badge granted to the Rainbow Veterans of Canada (RVC) by the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
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Governor General to undertake official visit to Saskatchewan
Media Advisory – April 18, 2024
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake an official visit to Saskatchewan from April 22 to 24, 2024.
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Indspire Awards
Speech – April 18, 2024
For 30 years, the Indspire Awards have been celebrating the incredible talent and innovation that exists within Indigenous communities. In business, the arts, culture, language, justice, public service, education and health, Indspire is highlighting the contributions of those who have made significa...