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Rideau HALLoween: Terrifying Tea Brews Up Family Fun
News Release – October 23, 2025
Trick-or-treaters and their families are invited to experience Rideau HALLoween at our Terrifying Tea Party, October 31.
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Investiture of the Order of Military Merit - November 5, 2025
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Please note that the information below reflects the rank and posting of the appointees at the time of their appointment to the Order of Military Merit. Commanders Major-General Scott Francis Malcolm, C.M.M., M.S.C., C.D. Director General Health Services Ottawa, Ontario Major-General Jacques Paul Rob...
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Order of Military Merit Ceremony
Official Activity – November 5, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, invested 3 Commanders (C.M.M.), 13 Officers (O.M.M.) and 44 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Revitalization of the Rideau Hall Rink
For more than 150 winters, a skating rink on the grounds of Rideau Hall—the official residence of Canada’s governor general—has welcomed thousands of Canadians. It helped inspire the Stanley Cup and shaped our national game of hockey as we know it today. As one of North America’s oldest continuously...
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Women, Peace and Security Conference
Speech – October 28, 2025
Over the past 25 years, we’ve made meaningful progress in integrating women’s perspectives into defence and in addressing gender inequality as a root cause of conflict.
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Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony
Speech – November 5, 2025
The Order of Military Merit recognizes your distinctive merit and exceptional service.
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Women, Peace and Security Conference
Official Activity – October 28, 2025
As commander-in-chief of Canada, Governor General Mary Simon delivered the opening remarks at the Women, Peace and Security Conference 2025.
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Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on the CAF Apology for Systemic Racism, Racial Discrimination and Racial Harassment
Message – October 30, 2025
Today, as commander-in-chief of Canada, I witnessed General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, and Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann deliver an apology on behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to current and former members for the harm caused by systemic racism, racial discrimination an...
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Governor General to Attend Rideau HALLoween
Media Advisory – October 31, 2025
A Terrifying Tea Party, where spooky meets sophisticated, is taking place on the grounds of Rideau Hall. This tableau forms the backdrop for our traditional Halloween activities. Media are invited to join in the fun at Rideau HALLoween on October 31.
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Governor General to invest 60 members of the Canadian Armed Forces into the Order of Military Merit
Media Advisory – November 3, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will invest 3 Commanders (C.M.M.), 13 Officers (O.M.M.) and 44 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Rideau HALLoween
Official Activity – October 31, 2025
A Terrifying Tea Party, where spooky met sophisticated, took place on the grounds of Rideau Hall.
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State Visit to Canada of Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden
News Release – November 3, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is pleased to announce that Their Majesties King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden will undertake a State visit to Canada from November 18 to 20, 2025.
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Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Reports
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These reports provide information on progress related to the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General’s Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy.
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Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on Veterans’ Week 2025
Message – November 5, 2025
Veterans’ Week is a time to pay tribute to the exemplary service and sacrifices of those who served in uniform.
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Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on Remembrance Day
Message – November 11, 2025
On this Remembrance Day, we honour those who gave everything to protect the peace and freedoms we cherish today.
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The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Deputy of the Governor General, to attend National Remembrance Day Ceremony
Media Advisory – November 10, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will not attend the National Remembrance Day Ceremony due to a respiratory virus. The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Deputy of the Governor General and Chief Justice of Canada, will a...