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The Governor General of Canada delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) at the Senate of Canada Building.

The Governor General presented teachers and other outstanding Canadians with the 2019 Governor General’s History Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Ms. Assunta Di Lorenzo, Secretary to the Governor General and Herald Chancellor of Canada, presented the Governor General’s Academic All-Canadian Commendation for the 2018-2019 season to eight recipients during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, travelled to Jerusalem from January 22 to 24, 2020, to attend the Fifth World Holocaust Forum, which marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau.

The Governor General travelled to Poland to attend the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camp Auschwitz.

Rideau Hall’s annual Winter Celebration was a chance to discover winter traditions from around the world, with over 25 free activities, performances, pop-up museums and food samples.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, visited the Metro Vancouver region, including Surrey, North Vancouver and Vancouver from February 21 to 22, 2020.

The Governor General delivered a presentation about her roles and responsibilities to a group of teachers from across the country who are in Ottawa to participate in the Teachers Institute program.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, visited Thunder Bay from February 25 to 26, 2020.

The Governor General received the letters of credence of five new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Afterwards, she hosted a discussion with women heads of mission in Canada.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of five new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

The Governor General met with His Excellency Željko Komšić, Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina at Rideau Hall.

Here you will find some information and words of encouragement, published on our social media accounts, to help us get through this extraordinary time together.

The Governor General granted Royal Assent by written declaration to the new COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, shared a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty The Queen.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, took part in The Massey Dialogues.

The Governor General of Canada wishes to share messages addressed to all Canadians from the Royal Family on the tragic shooting in Nova Scotia.

The Governor General granted Royal Assent to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act. The small ceremony took place at Rideau Hall, all while respecting new social distancing norms.

The Governor General participated in Nova Scotia Remembers, a virtual vigil for the victims of the Nova Scotia shooting.

The Governor General granted Royal Assent by written declaration to the most recent COVID-19 legislation, Bill C-15: An Act respecting Canada emergency student benefits (coronavirus disease 2019).