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Military honours ceremony
Official Activity – October 6, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, recognized 43 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country.
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Meritorious Service Decorations and Decoration for Bravery
Speech – October 6, 2025
It is an honour to present you these Meritorious Service Decorations and Decoration for Bravery.
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Message from the Governor General on the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People
Message – October 4, 2025
Every day, families, friends and members of Indigenous communities mourn the loss of sisters, mothers, loved ones and children who have gone missing or whose lives have been violently cut short or forever changed.
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Governor General to recognize remarkable military achievements during an honours ceremony
Media Advisory – October 5, 2025
QUÉBEC, Quebec—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will recognize 43 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country. The ceremony will take place at the Citadelle of Québ...
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Governor General's Symposium on Mental Health
Official Activity – October 8, 2025
The Governor General's Mental Health Learning and Listening tour culminated in a Symposium at the Citadelle in Québec.
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Special Olympics Canada reception
Official Activity – October 21, 2025
Governor General Simon proudly delivered remarks at the Special Olympics Canada reception.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on World Mental Health Day
Message – October 10, 2025
On this World Mental Health Day, I encourage all Canadians to treat their mental health with the same importance they give their physical health.
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Governor General congratulates Canadian Peter Howitt on winning the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
Message – October 14, 2025
On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Canadian Peter Howitt on being recognized with the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, alongside his fellow laureates.
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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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Governor General to receive the first poppy of the 2025 Remembrance period
Media Advisory – October 16, 2025
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will receive the first poppy of the 2025 National Poppy Campaign during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Chill Out This Fall at Rideau Hall: From cool Crescendos to chilling tea parties and ice-cold fun
News Release – October 16, 2025
This fall, Rideau Hall is offering an exciting roster of programming that promises something special for visitors from near and far.
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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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Governor General to host Telling Canadian Stories through Film: A Sneak Preview of National Canadian Film Day
Media Advisory – March 14, 2024
OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will host Telling Canadian Stories through Film: A Sneak Preview of National Canadian Film Day. During this unique event, Her Excellency will deliver remarks before and after screening...