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Governor General recognizes outstanding student-athletes from across the country
Official Activity – January 26, 2023
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, honoured Canada’s top student-athletes for their leadership, both on and off the field.
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Governor General meets with the King of Jordan
Official Activity – January 27, 2023
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.
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Governor General to Visit Finland
Media Advisory – January 30, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will undertake a State visit to the Republic of Finland, from February 6 to 10, 2023, to mark 75 years of formal bilateral rela...
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State visit to Finland
Official Activity – February 6, 2023
The Governor General of Canada completed a State visit to the Republic of Finland to mark 75 years of formal bilateral relations with a valued and like-minded partner and European Union member.
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Family fun at Rideau Hall’s Winter Celebration
News Release – February 1, 2023
Ski, snowshoe or sled your way to the grounds of Rideau Hall for this year’s Winter Celebration on February 11, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Canadian delegates to accompany the Governor General on the State Visit to Finland
News Release – February 6, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will be supported by Canadian leaders when she undertakes a State visit to the Republic of Finland from February 6 to 10, 2023.
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IMPAC5
Speech – February 3, 2023
The future, as you know, depends on the health of our oceans.
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Statement from the Governor General at the Press Conference at the Presidential Palace in Finland
News Release – February 7, 2023
Diplomatic visits are how countries demonstrate the importance and value of our relationships with the international community.
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Remarks from the Governor General at the State Dinner at the Presidential Palace in Finland
Speech – February 7, 2023
Our countries have a wonderful diplomatic and historic relationship, built steadily and with purpose over the past 75 years.
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State Visit to Finland - Day 1
Photos – February 7, 2023
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Discussion on Climate Change and the Impact on Livelihoods
Speech – February 9, 2023
One of the most important aspects of the work we are doing is to involve generations who will be in charge of their own future, and we must remember that.
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Governor General Simon completed successful State visit to Finland
News Release – February 10, 2023
Today, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, completed a State visit to the Republic of Finland. The visit celebrated 75 years of friendship with Finland and showed Canada’s support to the Arctic community as the world continues to adapt to these times of intern...
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The OSGG turns off comments on its social media platforms
Message – February 13, 2023
In recent months we have witnessed an increase in abusive, misogynistic and racist engagement on social media and online platforms, including a greater number of violent threats.
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Winter Celebration
Photos – February 11, 2023
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Supporting Inuit teachers
Media Advisory – February 15, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will champion teachers with links to Inuit communities during a virtual keynote address at the Inuit Educators’ Gathering.
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Governor General's Commendation for Bravery
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The Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery was created by the Right Honourable Ramon Hnatyshyn, in 1993, to honour acts of selflessness in hazardous circumstances. Since then, more than 4,000 Canadians have been recognized with a commendation.
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Winter Celebration
Official Activity – February 11, 2023
The public was invited to attend Winter Celebration on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Rideau Hall.
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Governor General to deliver remarks at solidarity event for Ukraine
Media Advisory – February 17, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will join Her Excellency Yuliya Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine, as well as members of the diplomatic community and Canadian supporters to mark one year since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.