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Over the past 25 years, we’ve made meaningful progress in integrating women’s perspectives into defence and in addressing gender inequality as a root cause of conflict.

The Order of Military Merit recognizes your distinctive merit and exceptional service.

Today, as commander-in-chief of Canada, I witnessed General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, and Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann deliver an apology on behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to current and former members for the harm caused by systemic racism, racial discrimination an...

A Terrifying Tea Party, where spooky meets sophisticated, is taking place on the grounds of Rideau Hall. This tableau forms the backdrop for our traditional Halloween activities. Media are invited to join in the fun at Rideau HALLoween on October 31.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will invest 3 Commanders (C.M.M.), 13 Officers (O.M.M.) and 44 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is pleased to announce that Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will undertake a State visit to Canada from November 18 to 20, 2025.

Veterans’ Week is a time to pay tribute to the exemplary service and sacrifices of those who served in uniform.

On this Remembrance Day, we honour those who gave everything to protect the peace and freedoms we cherish today.

Today, I join Canadians across the country in wishing His Majesty The King a very happy 77th birthday.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has been released from hospital and will continue her recovery in residence as she looks forward to resuming the full scope of her duties in due course.

On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Honourable Suzanne Côté, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, will receive the credentials of six new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Today, we extend a heartfelt welcome to our new heads of mission from Hungary, Slovenia, Bangladesh, Ghana, Lebanon, and Brunei Darussalam.

I’ll leave it to the great poets and philosophers to try and describe Canadian culture and Canadian identity but the root of it is surely simple: "We are a country of skaters."

It was with great sadness that Whit and I learned of the passing of curling champion and esteemed journalist Colleen Jones.