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Before becoming Governor General, Julie Payette was an astronaut, engineer, scientific broadcaster and corporate director.

Discover the symbolism of Her Excellency's coat of arms.

November 20, 2019 Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will preside over the swearing-in ceremony of members of the 29th Canadian Ministry. The event will take place in the Tent Room at Rideau Hall on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. For more infor...

1972 Summit Series Shootout Challenge: Score the series-winning goal for Team Canada and check out Cold War artifacts from the Diefenbunker, Canada’s Cold War Museum. Curling: Learn the ins and outs of this historic sport. Presented by the Ottawa Valley Curling Association. Eisstock: Try this winter...

This event is made possible thanks to the generosity and participation of: Association des Scouts du Canada Canada Agriculture and Food Museum Canada Science and Technology Museum Canadian Olympic Committee Canadian Paralympic Committee Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario Department o...

Cake batter Unsalted butter, soft 182 g (¾ cup) Granulated sugar 270 g (1⅓ cup) Eggs, room temperature 1 whole + 2 yolks Maple extract 1 tbsp. Vanilla extract 2 tsp. Milk 224 mL (1 cup) All-purpose flour 360 g (2 cups + 2 tbsp.) Baking powder 22 g (2 tbsp.) Salt pinch Syrup Brown sugar 300 g (1½ cup...

Each year, the Governor General participates in numerous activities and engagements.

The Order of Canada is one of our country’s highest civilian honours. Its Companions, Officers and Members take to heart the motto of the Order: DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM ("They desire a better country").

Congratulations to the following 61 new appointees, which include 1 Companion (C.C.), 13 Officers (O.C.), and 47 Members (C.M.).