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80th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands - Ceremony of Remembrance at Holten Canadian War Cemetery
Speech – May 5, 2025
Holten Canadian War Cemetery is—for Canada—a place of deep reflection.
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Message from the Governor General on the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands
Message – May 5, 2025
I have the privilege of being in the city of Wageningen today to commemorate the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.
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Order of Merit of the Police Forces Ceremony
Official Activity – May 14, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 9 Officers (O.O.M.) and 60 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival
Official Activity – May 10, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon delivered remarks during the opening ceremony of the 73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival, celebrating 80 years of Liberation with the Canadian Army.
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Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards Ceremony
Official Activity – May 13, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon delivered remarks at the 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards Ceremony.
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Governor General to invest 69 appointees into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
Media Advisory – May 12, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 9 Officers (O.O.M.) and 60 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 14, 2025.
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Order of Merit of the Police Forces - May 14, 2025
Please note that the information below reflects the rank and posting of the appointees at the time of their appointment to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. OFFICERS Deputy Chief Brian Bigras, O.O.M. York Regional Police, Aurora, Ontario John William Burchill, O.O.M. Winnipeg Police Service, ...
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Governor General to deliver remarks at the 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards Ceremony
Media Advisory – May 12, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver remarks at the 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards Ceremony. The Arctic Inspiration Prize recognizes and celebrates projects created and led by people in the North.
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Governor General to attend the opening ceremony of the 73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival
Media Advisory – May 9, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver remarks during the opening ceremony of the 73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival, celebrating 80 years of Liberation with the Canadian Army.
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Opening Ceremony of the Canadian Tulip Festival
Speech – May 10, 2025
The tulip is a symbol of love in its many forms. But it also serves as a reminder of the historical events that have shaped the peace we cherish today.
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Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards Ceremony
Speech – May 13, 2025
Congratulations to all the finalists of this year’s Arctic Inspiration Prize!
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Order of Merit of the Police Forces Ceremony
Speech – May 14, 2025
Celebrating the achievements of police across Canada is so important.
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Swearing-in Ceremony
Official Activity – May 13, 2025
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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First poppy of the 2025 Remembrance period
Official Activity – October 20, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, was presented with the first poppy of the National Poppy Campaign during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Photos – October 21, 2025
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Photos – October 21, 2025
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Photos – October 22, 2025
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Investiture of the Order of Military Merit - November 5, 2025
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Please note that the information below reflects the rank and posting of the appointees at the time of their appointment to the Order of Military Merit. Commanders Major-General Scott Francis Malcolm, C.M.M., M.S.C., C.D. Director General Health Services Ottawa, Ontario Major-General Jacques Paul Rob...