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National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to honour the vibrant traditions, languages and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will engage in an interactive art activity with youth to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day and launch this season’s Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams heart garden at Rideau Hall.

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.

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.

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OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will take part in the Canada Day National Noon Ceremony at Lebreton Flats Park, where she will deliver remarks and preside over a special Order of Canada investiture ceremony.

Multiculturalism is one of Canada’s greatest strengths; the very essence of our shared identity.

When we gather at Rideau Hall, we are reminded of our shared values: of respect, compassion, and hope.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will take part in two special events on June 27, 2025, as part of the summer program at Rideau Hall

We all seek out spaces to be our authentic selves.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will participate as a guest of honour in the annual Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sunset Ceremonies performed by the Musical Ride.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has made 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including 2 Companions, 19 Officers and 62 Members.

Today, we reflect on what it means to be Canadian.

In Canada, we stand for respect. We stand for an equal and compassionate society, where everyone belongs.

As Governor General and His Majesty’s representative in Canada, I extend a warm welcome to delegates from across the Commonwealth.

Ottawa, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will undertake a visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut, from July 7 to 9, 2025, for the fourth and final stop of her Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour. The tour, which was officially launched in Newfoundland and ...

Twenty-six years ago, the creation of Nunavut Day marked a milestone in our lives and in our culture.