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25th Anniversary of the Entombment of the Unknown Soldier
Speech – May 28, 2025
The Unknown Soldier symbolizes the approximately 116 000 Canadians who gave their lives in the pursuit of peace and freedom.
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Governor General to take part in the Royal Visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Media Advisory – May 25, 2025
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will participate in several events as part of the Royal Visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, on May 26 and 27, 2025.
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Statement from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada to Welcome Their Majesties to Canada
Message – May 26, 2025
Today, my husband, Whit, and I join all Canadians in welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Canada.
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Governor General to honour excellence in innovation during Canadian Innovation Week
Media Advisory – May 27, 2025
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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2025 Governor General Innovation Awards
Speech – May 29, 2025
It’s essential to honour those who, like you, are expanding the frontiers of knowledge and ushering in progress across diverse fields—from science and technology to the arts.
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Message from the Governor General on Canadian Forces Day
Message – June 1, 2025
As commander-in-chief, I am honoured to pay tribute to the proud members of our Canadian Armed Forces—the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force—who defend our great country every day.
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Message from the Governor General on Pride Season 2025
Message – June 1, 2025
June is Pride Month, and it marks the beginning of Pride Season across Canada. In communities small and large, from coast to coast to coast, thousands will celebrate, speak out, dance, march and learn.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on National Indigenous History Month
Message – June 1, 2025
Today, I join Canadians from across the nation in celebrating the beginning of National Indigenous History Month.
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Statement from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada on the Wildfires in Western Canada
Message – June 3, 2025
My husband, Whit, and I are sending our heartfelt wishes for strength and courage to all Canadians impacted by the wildfires that continue to sweep across Western Canada, forcing so many to leave their homes and communities behind.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on Canadian Environment Week
Message – June 1, 2025
Canadian Environment Week reminds us that we all have a role to play to protect the place we love and call home.
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History, artistry, and greenery on display at Rideau Hall this summer
News Release – June 6, 2025
This summer, members of the public are invited to explore Rideau Hall, a national historic site set in an idyllic urban oasis located only a few minutes from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau.
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Michener Awards Ceremony
Speech – June 5, 2025
This evening, we celebrate the very best of Canadian public service journalism.
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His Majesty King Charles III approves new Great Seal of Canada
News Release – June 12, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is pleased to announce that His Majesty King Charles III approved the new design for the Great Seal of Canada during his recent Royal Visit.
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Governor General’s Performing Arts Award Presentation Ceremony
Speech – June 13, 2025
The arts possess a tremendous power in their capacity to inspire us, to challenge us, and to unite us in a world that can sometimes feel divided.
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Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards NAC Show
Speech – June 14, 2025
From the stages of our largest cities to the community halls of our smallest towns, artists and performers inspire, challenge and unite us.
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Governor General to greet international leaders ahead of G7 meetings
Media Advisory – June 15, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will welcome leaders from the international community to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.
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Dinner for leaders participating in the G7 Summit outreach session
Speech – June 17, 2025
We are fortunate to be here together today. This year marks 50 years since the G7 process began - five decades of cooperation among members.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Message – June 21, 2025
National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to honour the vibrant traditions, languages and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada.
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Governor General to preside over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall
Media Advisory – June 23, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will preside over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on June 25, 2025.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day 2025
Message – June 24, 2025
On June 24, we come together to celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, a proud and deeply rooted tradition that honours the vitality, unity and cultural richness of French-speaking communities across Quebec and Canada.