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Visit from Carrefour d'action interculturelle
Official Activity – October 15, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon engaged with members of the Carrefour d’action interculturelle.
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Induction as Honorary Member of the Royal 22e Régiment
Official Activity – October 16, 2025
Within her role as commander-in-chief, Governor General Mary Simon was inducted as a member of the Royal 22e Régiment.
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Banff Forum
Official Activity – October 17, 2025
Along with leaders from across Canada, Governor General Mary Simon delivered a speech at this year’s Banff Forum.
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First Poppy Ceremony
Speech – October 20, 2025
We are meeting to express profound gratitude to members of the Canadian Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives to make the world a safer place.
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Induction as Honorary Member of the Royal 22e Régiment
Speech – October 16, 2025
Today, it is with great pride that I become an honorary member of the Royal 22e Régiment.
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Banff Forum
Speech – October 17, 2025
This is a time of challenges and threats, but also one of possibilities and hope.
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Highlights from the Mandate
Information – October 17, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon was sworn in on July 26, 2021. She was the 30th governor general since Confederation and Canada’s first Indigenous governor general.
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Presentation of GOFO Scrolls
Official Activity – March 18, 2024
As Commander-in-Chief of Canada, Governor General Mary Simon presented scrolls to newly appointed General Officers and Flag Officers (GOFO), on March 18, 2024 at the National Defence Headquarters Carling.
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Telling Canadian Stories through Film
Official Activity – March 19, 2024
Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser hosted Telling Canadian Stories through Film: A Sneak Preview of National Canadian Film Day.
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State funeral events for the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney
Official Activity – March 25, 2024
Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser took part in commemorative events to mark the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney P.C., C.C., G.O.Q.
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MSD Civil Ceremony
Speech – March 21, 2024
And so I am honoured that today, we get to share your stories, stories of amazing people.
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Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division)
Official Activity – March 21, 2024
Governor General Mary Simon presented a total of 64 Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division), including 8 Meritorious Service Crosses (M.S.C.) and 56 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.), during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Thursday, March 21.
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Official visit to Nunavut
Official Activity – April 1, 2024
Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser completed an official visit to Nunavut where they marked the territory’s 25th anniversary. In Iqaluit and Qikiqtarjuaq, the Governor General met with territorial dignitaries, municipal leaders, Elders and youth.
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Official visit to Nunavut–Community celebration hosted by the Premier of Nunavut for the 25th anniversary of Nunavut
Speech – April 1, 2024
I am so proud to be here today, as we mark a quarter of a century in the life of Nunavut.
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Governor General to meet with the Prime Minister of the French Republic
Media Advisory – April 8, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will meet with His Excellency Gabriel Attal, Prime Minister of the French Republic, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6:15 p.m., at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.
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Message from the Governor General on the 107th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Message – April 9, 2024
On the 107th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, we reflect on the bravery and sacrifice made by members of the Canadian Armed Forces.
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The Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World
Official Activity – April 11, 2024
Governor General Mary Simon hosted a one-day event at Rideau Hall called The Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World.
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Meeting with the Prime Minister of the French Republic
Official Activity – April 10, 2024
Governor General Mary Simon met with His Excellency Gabriel Attal, Prime Minister of the French Republic, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6:15 p.m., at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.
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Governor General to deliver remarks at the 2024 Indspire Awards
Media Advisory – April 17, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver remarks at the 2024 Indspire Awards.
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Governor General’s Literary Awards
Speech – April 18, 2024
Today, we celebrate our storytellers … we celebrate our stories.