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Mixed Honours - December 11, 2025
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Order of Canada Companion The Honourable Michael James Moldaver, C.C., K.C. Ottawa, Ontario Michael Moldaver is recognized for his distinguished service to Canadian law. As a Supreme Court justice, he shaped criminal law and Charter jurisprudence. A respected educator and mentor, he contributed to l...
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The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, to participate in the State visit of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden
Media Advisory – November 17, 2025
On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, will participate in several events on November 18 and 19, 2025, as part of the State visit of Their Majestie...
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Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall
Official Activity – December 11, 2025
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 December 11, 2025.
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State visit of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden
Official Activity – November 18, 2025
On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, participated in several events on November 18 and 19, 2025, as part of the State visit of Their Majesties Ki...
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Remarks by the Chief Justice on Behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon at the Welcome Ceremony with Military Honours for Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden
Speech – November 18, 2025
Our two nations share a strong tradition of collaboration—from advancing peacebuilding to defending democracy and human rights on the international stage.
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Remarks by the Chief Justice on Behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon at a State Dinner in honour of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden
Speech – November 18, 2025
Our shared values make us natural friends and essential partners.
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Remarks by the Chief Justice on Behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon at a reception hosted by Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia
Speech – November 19, 2025
We’ve truly enjoyed spending time with you over the past few days and deeply appreciate your interest in learning more about Canada’s history.
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New Refrigerated Ice Surface for Rideau Hall’s Heritage Rink
News Release – November 19, 2025
Media and the public are invited to the opening of the Rideau Hall Rink on November 22. Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser are excited for the public to attend a brief ceremony and officially launch the skating season.
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Opening of Rideau Hall Rink
Official Activity – November 22, 2025
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser were excited for the public to attend a brief ceremony and officially launch the skating season.
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Letters of Credence Ceremony
Official Activity – November 25, 2025
On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Honourable Suzanne Côté, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, received the credentials of six new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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The Honourable Suzanne Côté, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, to welcome six new heads of mission to Canada
Media Advisory – November 25, 2025
On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Honourable Suzanne Côté, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, will receive the credentials of six new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Remarks by the Honourable Suzanne Côté, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada on Behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon at a Letters of Credence Ceremony
Speech – November 25, 2025
Today, we extend a heartfelt welcome to our new heads of mission from Hungary, Slovenia, Bangladesh, Ghana, Lebanon, and Brunei Darussalam.
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Extended Winter Fun: Newly Refrigerated Ice Surface for Rideau Hall’s Heritage Skating Rink
News Release – November 22, 2025
Rideau Hall welcomed skaters today on the new refrigerated ice surface at the heritage skating rink as His Excellency Whit Fraser officially opened the skating season during a special celebration.
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Remarks by His Excellency Whit Fraser, Spouse of the Governor General, at the Opening of Rideau Hall’s New Refrigerated Skating Rink
Speech – November 22, 2025
I’ll leave it to the great poets and philosophers to try and describe Canadian culture and Canadian identity but the root of it is surely simple: "We are a country of skaters."
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Letters of Credence Ceremony
Official Activity – December 3, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon welcomed four new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Fees Report - Fiscal Year 2024-25
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[PDF version] On this page About this report Remissions Overall totals, by fee-setting mechanism Totals, by fee grouping, for fees set by act, regulation or fees notice Details on each fee set by act, regulation or fees notice About this report This report, which is tabled under section 20 of the Se...
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on the death of Colleen Jones
Message – November 25, 2025
It was with great sadness that Whit and I learned of the passing of curling champion and esteemed journalist Colleen Jones.
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Message from the Governor General on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Message – December 6, 2025
On December 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered at the hands of a man who believed his problems were caused and perpetuated by women.
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Governor General to welcome four new heads of mission to Canada
Media Advisory – December 2, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will receive the credentials of four new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Letters of credence
Speech – December 3, 2025
Today, we extend a heartfelt welcome to our new heads of mission from Timor-Leste, Iceland, Montenegro and the Central African Republic.