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Meeting with the President of the Republic of Ecuador
Official Activity – March 5, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Excellency Daniel Noboa Azín, President of the Republic of Ecuador, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.
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Governor General to deliver keynote address at International Women’s Day event
Media Advisory – March 5, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will mark International Women’s Day by delivering the keynote address at an event hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa and the Women Heads of Diplomatic Mission in Ottawa.
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The Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World
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On April 11, 2024, Governor General Mary Simon will host a one-day symposium at Rideau Hall that will bring together individuals who experience online violence and experts from across the country to share their experiences, explore solutions, and create allyship and networks of resilience.
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Message from the Governor General on International Women’s Day
Message – March 8, 2024
Today, we celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on the progress we have made towards gender equality.
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Governor General to visit The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans
Media Advisory – March 11, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will visit The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans to tour the facility, learn about the services they provide to veterans, and speak with women receiving support from the centre.
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International Women’s Day
Speech – March 8, 2024
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the accomplishments of women here in Canada and around the world. In every field and industry, women are contributing. They are innovators, champions, advocates, artists, entrepreneurs, public servants and more.
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Her Excellency to host The Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World
News Release – March 8, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will host The Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Rideau Hall.
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Governor General to support Canadian athletes at the Arctic Winter Games
Media Advisory – March 9, 2024
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 travel to Alaska, from March 9 to 12, 2024, to attend the Arctic Winter Games.
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International Women’s Day event
Official Activity – March 8, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, marked International Women’s Day by delivering the keynote address at an event hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa and the Women Heads of Diplomatic Mission in Ottawa. Her Excellency’s address focused on the importance of ...
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Message from His Majesty The King for the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration
Message – March 11, 2024
The seventy-fifth anniversary of The Commonwealth is a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey.
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Arctic Winter Games – Opening Ceremony
Speech – March 10, 2024
It’s wonderful to see representatives from so many different nations and peoples here with us today.
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Arctic Winter Games
Official Activity – March 11, 2024
At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, traveled to Alaska, from March 9 to 12, 2024, to attend the Arctic Winter Games.
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National Commemorative Ceremony for the Honourable Murray Sinclair
Official Activity – November 10, 2024
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the National Commemorative Ceremony to mark the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Governor General to present the Visual and Media Arts Awards
Media Advisory – November 12, 2024
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present Canada’s top visual and media arts honours to outstanding Canadians during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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National Remembrance Day Ceremony
Official Activity – November 11, 2024
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
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Presentation of the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts
Speech – November 14, 2024
Art bridges the gap between minds that might not otherwise connect. You see beauty around you. Or suffering. Or darkness. You explore the truth hidden in the forest, in landscapes, in images, in the power relations between people or in the difficulties and constraints of our world. You explore aspec...
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of His Majesty The King’s 76th Birthday
Message – November 14, 2024
Her excellency is delighted to wish His Majesty King Charles III a happy 76th birthday.
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Presentation of the Visual and Media Arts Awards
Official Activity – November 14, 2024
Governor General Simon presented Canada’s top visual and media arts honours to outstanding Canadians during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Working visit to Winnipeg
Official Activity – November 20, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, undertook a working visit to Winnipeg, on November 20 and 21, 2024.