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Rideau HALLoween – creepy creatures
Official Activity – October 31, 2022
Members of the public were invited to join in the fun and frights of Rideau HALLoween.
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Governor General delivers keynote address at Trent University conference
Official Activity – October 22, 2022
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered the keynote address at a conference entitled Northern Nationalisms, Arctic Mythologies, and the Weight of History.
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Trent University conference keynote address
Photos – October 24, 2022
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Presentation of First Poppy
Speech – October 25, 2022
Every year, we use this time to honour those who have served our country in uniform, to recognize our veterans who sacrificed so much for our nation, and to remember the fallen—those who never made it home.
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Governor General receives the first poppy of the 2022 National Poppy Campaign
Official Activity – October 25, 2022
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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Order of Canada appointees - November 3, 2022
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Companions Howard Alper, C.C. Ottawa, Ontario A distinguished university professor at the University of Ottawa, Howard Alper is recognized worldwide for his contributions to organometallic chemistry. An honorary member of numerous research societies and academies, he has worked on homogeneous and he...
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Fall Campfire-Roasted Apple Bannock Bread
By: Chef Louis Ingredients 3 ½ cups white flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp shortening ¾ cup water ¾ cup apple juice ½ cup diced apple 1 tbsp of sugar (optional) Method Combine salt, flour and baking powder Cut in shortening until well mixed Add diced apple and sugar, toss Add both liquid...
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Presentation of First Poppy
Photos – October 25, 2022
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Coat of Arms
Information – October 26, 2022
Hover over the image to find out more about the elements of the Governor General's personal coat of arms.
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The Governor General’s coat of arms, inspired by her heritage and commitment to reconciliation
News Release – October 28, 2022
The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General is pleased to present the coat of arms of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.
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Governor General to visit Prince Edward Island in support of those affected by Hurricane Fiona
Media Advisory – October 28, 2022
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will visit Prince Edward Island’s North Shore on Sunday, October 30, 2022, to observe first-hand the damage and devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona.
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150 Years of Viceregal Presence at the Citadelle of Québec
Information – October 28, 2022
This photo exhibition, on display in the Salon Champlain at the Residence of the Governor General at the Citadelle, traces the evolution of the buildings that, over the years, have hosted dignitaries from around the world, including many Canadians who have come to receive our country’s highest honou...
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Message from the Governor General of Canada following a visit to areas of Prince Edward Island affected by Hurricane Fiona
Message – October 30, 2022
Today, Whit and I visited communities in Prince Edward Island to see the damage and devastation caused by last month’s Hurricane Fiona. Our hearts go out to the residents of Prince Edward Island, and to all those in Atlantic Canada dealing with the aftermath of this disaster.
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Governor General visits Prince Edward Island in support of those affected by Hurricane Fiona
Official Activity – October 30, 2022
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser visited Prince Edward Island’s North Shore to observe first-hand the damage and devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona.
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Governor General to invest 44 appointees into the Order of Canada
Media Advisory – November 1, 2022
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 2 Companions (C.C.), 14 Officers (O.C.) and 28 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Rideau HALLoween – creepy creatures
Photos – October 31, 2022
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Visit to Prince Edward Island - Hurricane Fiona
Photos – October 30, 2022
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Governor General invests 44 appointees into the Order of Canada
Official Activity – November 3, 2022
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, investede 2 Companions (C.C.), 14 Officers (O.C.) and 28 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Order of Canada Ceremony
Speech – November 3, 2022
It’s with the greatest pleasure that I welcome you to Rideau Hall for this investiture of the Order of Canada, our country’s highest civilian honour.
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Order of Canada - November 3, 2022
Photos – November 3, 2022