Refine by
Mandate
Media Type
Date
-
Governor General to attend the launch of the Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams heart garden at Rideau Hall
Media Advisory – June 19, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will take part in an art activity with schoolchildren to launch the Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams heart garden at Rideau Hall.
-
Launch of heart garden at Rideau Hall
Official Activity – June 21, 2024
To mark National Indigenous People’s Day, Governor General Mary Simon took part in an art activity with schoolchildren to launch the Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams heart garden at Rideau Hall.
-
Order of Canada Appointees – June 2024
Information
COMPANIONS Monique Forget Leroux, C.C., O.Q. Outremont, Quebec Monique Leroux is a leading figure in Canadian finance. As president and CEO of Desjardins Group, she contributed to the remarkable national and international growth of this financial co-operative. She has also represented Canada on nume...
-
Governor General to welcome new heads of mission to Canada
Media Advisory – June 25, 2024
Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the presentation of credentials of three new heads of mission to Canada.
-
Governor General to mark the Rideau Hall début of Honouring My Spirit Helpers, an artwork by celebrated Métis Artist Christi Belcourt
Media Advisory – June 25, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will be joined by Métis artist Christi Belcourt for a photo opportunity to mark the exhibition of Honouring My Spirit Helpers at Rideau Hall.
-
Governor General recognizes exceptional individuals with appointment to the Order of Canada and through promotions within the Order
News Release – June 27, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including one Companion, 16 Officers, two Honorary Officers and 64 Members.
-
Letters of Credence Ceremony
Official Activity – June 26, 2024
Governor General Mary Simon welcomed three new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
-
Honouring My Spirit Helpers exhibition
Information
Governor General Mary Simon, joined Métis artist Christi Belcourt for a photo opportunity to mark the exhibition of Honouring My Spirit Helpers at Rideau Hall.
-
Letters of Credence Ceremony
Speech – June 26, 2024
Today’s ceremony is a reminder that we are here to build bridges, exchange ideas, explore avenues for co-operation and keep the channels of communication open.
-
Message from the Governor General on Canada Day
Message – July 1, 2024
Happy Canada Day! There is so much to be proud of in this country.
-
Governor General to inspect Ceremonial Guard and launch Storytime at Rideau Hall
Media Advisory – June 26, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will take part in two special events on June 28 as part of the summer season at Rideau Hall.
-
Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard 2024
Official Activity – June 27, 2024
Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Mary Simon conducted the Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard.
-
Launch of Storytime at Rideau Hall
Official Activity – June 27, 2024
Governor General Mary Simon launched this year’s Storytime at Rideau Hall by joining young visitors to Rideau Hall to read books and participate in fun literacy activities under a Reading Tent.
-
Presentation of Canadian Honours in Newfoundland and Labrador – July 2, 2024
Information
Officer of the Order of Canada James Igloliorte, O.C. St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador James Igloliorte is dedicated to promoting Inuit culture as the first Inuk provincial court judge in Newfoundland and Labrador. He served as a truth commissioner and advisor to the National Inquiry on Missing...
-
Governor General to undertake first official visit to Newfoundland and Labrador
Media Advisory – June 28, 2024
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake an official visit to Newfoundland and Labrador from June 29 to July 5, 2024.
-
2024 Annual Beaumont-Hamel Commemorative Dinner
Speech – June 30, 2024
It is with great pride that I stand before you to recognize the history and the contributions of The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. This regiment holds a unique place in our nation's story, as the oldest regiment in all of Canada.
-
Commemoration of Centennial of the Newfoundland National War Memorial
Speech – July 1, 2024
I am honoured to be here with you today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Newfoundland National War Memorial. Today, we also pay tribute to this unknown son of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Unknown Soldier who has finally returned home.
-
Investiture as Honorary Chief Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard
Speech – July 2, 2024
I am delighted to be here today and to accept the position of honorary chief commissioner. For more than six decades, the members of the Canadian Coast Guard have protected our waters, and have ensured our safety and security.
-
Governor General launches Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour
News Release – July 2, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is launching a cross-country Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour.
-
Message from the Governor General on the Announcement of the New Chief of the Defence Staff
Message – July 3, 2024
It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan on being named the new chief of the Defence Staff.