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Each year, the Governor General participates in numerous activities and engagements.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, attended Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Toronto.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2025 Michener Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

The Governor General welcomed His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to Rideau Hall on his first official visit to Canada since acceding as the Aga Khan in February 2025.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Excellency Cai‑Göran Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon recognized the outstanding contributions of Canada’s top innovators during the Governor General’s Innovation Awards ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon travelled to Montreal to attend the Change of Command ceremony and deliver remarks.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada attended the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues today where she delivered a keynote address.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 39 recipients during a ceremony in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon delivered opening remarks at the MMIWG2S+ Urban Indigenous Action Group National Summit, recognizing their leadership and ongoing efforts to make their communities safer.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, returned to Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, from April 27 to April 29, 2026.