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Governor General Mary Simon welcomed seven new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

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.

Governor General Mary Simon presented 12 laureates with the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented 38 Decorations for Bravery during a ceremony that was held at Rideau Hall.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to Alberta from October 25 to 29, 2024. The visit focused on reconciliation, diversity and inclusion, digital respect and mental health.

Govenor General Mary Simon recognized 63 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, invested 3 Commanders (C.M.M.), 11 Officers (O.M.M.) and 49 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at an investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser, attended a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the entombment of Canada’s Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser participated in several events as part of the Royal Visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Governor General Mary Simon recognized the outstanding contributions of Canada’s top innovators during the Governor General’s Innovation Awards at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2024 Michener Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) to seven laureates during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The following evening, the Governor General delivered remarks at the GGPAA Gala at the National Arts C...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed leaders from the international community ahead of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. The Governor General also hosted a dinner for leaders participating in the G7 Summit outreach session. Her Excellency also made...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on June 25, 2025.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, took part in two special events as part of the summer program at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, engaged in an interactive art activity with youth to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day and launch this season’s Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams heart garden at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon made a special appearance at Gloucester High School’s graduation ceremony, surprising students, families, and teachers by personally presenting a student with the Governor General’s Academic Medal for outstanding academic excellence.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, undertook a visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut, from July 7 to 9, 2025, for the fourth and final stop of her Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in the Canada Day daytime ceremony on LeBreton Flats, in Ottawa.

Governor General Mary Simon participated in events related to the visit of delegates of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League to Canada.