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National Indigenous Peoples Day
Official Activity – June 21, 2023
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in various activities to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day in Ottawa on June 21, 2023.
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100th Anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act
Speech – June 23, 2023
One hundred years ago a law anchored in discrimination and intolerance came into effect.
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100th Anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act
Official Activity – June 23, 2023
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered a speech during the National Remembrance of the 100th Anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act. A commemorative plaque was unveiled to mark the occasion.
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Letters of Credence Ceremony
Official Activity – June 26, 2023
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed four new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Letters of Credence Ceremony
Speech – June 26, 2023
Welcome to your new roles
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Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard at Rideau Hall
Official Activity – June 23, 2023
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, conducted the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard, on the grounds of Rideau Hall on Friday, June 23, 2023.
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New appointments to the Order of Canada and promotions within the Order
News Release – June 30, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 85 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including 3 Companions, 22 Officers and 60 Members. One appointment is a promotion within the Order.
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Governor General to participate in Canada Day daytime ceremony
Media Advisory – June 29, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will participate in the Canada Day daytime ceremony on LeBreton Flats, in Ottawa.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of Canada Day
Message – July 1, 2023
Canada Day is an opportunity to reflect on all that we have accomplished as a country and to consider what more we want to do.
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Speech from the Governor General on the occasion of the Canada Day daytime ceremony
Speech – June 29, 2023
Reconciliation is not an Indigenous issue…it’s a Canadian issue.
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Canada Day daytime ceremony
Official Activity – July 1, 2023
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser participated in the Canada Day daytime ceremony on LeBreton Flats, in Ottawa.
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Swearing-in of members of the Canadian ministry
Official Activity – July 26, 2023
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of members of the Canadian ministry at Rideau Hall.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Message – August 9, 2023
Today, I want to applaud the young Indigenous peoples around the world who are acting as agents of change.
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Activities in Ottawa
Official Activity – September 7, 2023
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in activities in Ottawa on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
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Message from the Governor General on the First Year Anniversary of the Death of Queen Elizabeth II and the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III
Message – September 8, 2023
One year ago, our country and the world mourned the loss of Queen Elizabeth II
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National Gathering on Unmarked Burials
Speech – September 8, 2023
I’m honoured to join you here at this fifth National Gathering on Unmarked Burials.
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5th National Gathering on Unmarked Burials
Official Activity – September 8, 2023
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada delivered a keynote address at the 5th National Gathering on Unmarked Burials in Montréal, on Friday, September 8, 2023.
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Governor General to undertake official visits to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia
Media Advisory – September 9, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake official visits to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia from September 11 to 15, 2023.
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Official visits to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia
Official Activity – September 15, 2023
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook official visits to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia from September 11 to 15, 2023.