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Rainbow Veterans of Canada
Speech – April 19, 2024
Today, we recognize what you have been through and the community you have built with the Rainbow Veterans of Canada.
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Official Visit to Saskatchewan – Reception Hosted by the Lieutenant Governor
Speech – April 22, 2024
These regional visits are an important way to highlight what is being done in communities to address issues of great concern, both here in Saskatchewan and across the country. Issues such as reconciliation, climate change, mental health and education. And everywhere I look, there are people helping ...
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Governor General to invest 65 appointees into the Order of Canada
Media Advisory – April 30, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 13 Officers (O.C.) and 52 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Letters of Credence Ceremony
Speech – April 30, 2024
These ceremonies reinforce the importance of strong diplomatic ties. And they reaffirm our commitment to working together to address our most pressing global issues.
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Order of Canada Ceremony
Speech – May 1, 2024
Each of you being recognized today has contributed to a better future. From the very beginning, the Order of Canada has been about excellence.
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Message from the Governor General on Mental Health Week
Message – May 6, 2024
As we mark the beginning of Mental Health Week, I hope we can embody this year’s theme, “a call to be kind.”
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Governor General hosts inaugural presentation of King Charles III Coronation Medal
News Release – May 6, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, was pleased to present the inaugural awards of King Charles III Coronation Medals to lieutenant governors and territorial commissioners.
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Governor General to hold special honours ceremony during Mental Health Week
Media Advisory – May 7, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will host a special honours ceremony at Rideau Hall that will focus on mental health.
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Special Honours Ceremony
Speech – May 8, 2024
This week, as we mark Mental Health Week, I’m honoured to recognize you for the work you are doing to build a healthier society.
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Governor General to honour excellence in innovation during Canadian Innovation Week
Media Advisory – May 13, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will recognize the outstanding contributions of Canada’s top innovators during the Governor General’s Innovation Awards at Rideau Hall.
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Governor General will receive an honorary degree from the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston
Media Advisory – May 14, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will be awarded a Doctor of Laws honoris causa from the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), in Kingston, Ontario.
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Governor General’s Innovation Awards
Speech – May 14, 2024
Innovators think big, by challenging conventions and by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. They help create a bright future. Just like all of you have done with your remarkable achievements.
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Royal Military College Convocation
Speech – May 16, 2024
Today, we are celebrating all that you have accomplished here at the Royal Military College.
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Governor General to invest 73 members of the Canadian Armed Forces into the Order of Military Merit
Media Advisory – May 22, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will invest 5 Commanders (C.M.M.), 11 Officers (O.M.M.) and 57 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at an investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Order of Military Merit
Speech – May 24, 2024
Today, we celebrate your accomplishments. You have acted with exceptional merit, and embraced the values the military stands for. You serve with integrity and courage. Your actions display loyalty and excellence.
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Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (40th anniversary)
Speech – May 28, 2024
You have built bridges to promote understanding and respect. You have encouraged Indigenous economic success and collaboration. You have inspired corporate Canada to invest in Indigenous entrepreneurship and ideas.
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Governor General to undertake a visit to Toronto
Media Advisory – May 24, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will undertake a visit to Toronto from May 27 to 28, 2024.
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Governor General to undertake first official visit to New Brunswick
Media Advisory – May 31, 2024
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake their first official visit to New Brunswick from June 4 to 7, 2024.
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Royal Canadian Air Force Ball
Speech – June 1, 2024
For a century, members of the R.C.A.F. have demonstrated dedication, professionalism and commitment to our country. You have also been an integral part of our history. From the daring pilots and aircrew of the First and Second World Wars … through deployments to the Persian Gulf; Aviano, Italy; and ...
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Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on Canadian Armed Forces Day
Message – June 2, 2024
As commander-in-chief, I am grateful for the dedication and courage of our Canadian Armed Forces’ members. This year, we are also marking several milestones, including the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy and the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. These occasions ...