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  • Canada Day national noon ceremony

    Official Activity  –  July 1, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, took part in her first-ever Canada Day national noon ceremony at Lebreton Flats Park, in Ottawa, on July 1.

  • Special Honours Ceremony

    Speech

    Your contributions are not just individual efforts. Together, they bring about positive change in our country and strengthen its standing in the world.

  • Canada Day message

    Transcript

    Dear Canadians,

    I am extremely happy, enthusiastic and particularly grateful to be celebrating my first Canada Day with you as governor general.

    I have known Canada both up close and from afar.

    Here at home, I’ve discovered a wealth of perspectives that are freely expressed—a space where people can innovate, explore and reinvent themselves.

    And abroad, wherever I was working, I was always very proud to identify myself as Canadian.

    The world is watching the country we are building together.

    A country that shines in many spheres, yet is realistic about the challenges ahead: persistent inequalities and issues that still too often divide us.

    We are a country always striving to do better. Our work towards reconciliation and amplifying Indigenous voices is a good example of this, one that has not gone unnoticed on the global stage.

    This country is home to great artists, athletes, innovators and scientists, but also to thousands of citizens who reach out to others and demonstrate our common humanity, compassion and solidarity.

    Each of you is helping to move Canada forward and shape our place in the world of tomorrow.

    You inspire in me a sense of pride, ambition and confidence.

    Whether you’re in a remote area, a big city, with family or with friends, let’s celebrate together what unites us, not despite our differences but through them: our ability to welcome others, our solidarity, our resources and our great potential.

    Happy Canada Day!

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  • 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion

    Official Activity  –  July 17, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, participated in a commemorative ceremony recognizing the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion at the National War Memorial, in Ottawa.

  • Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Ceremony – April 23, 2026

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    Jonathan Patrick AsquithPrince George, British ColumbiaJonathan Patrick Asquith has been a dedicated volunteer Scout leader with Scouts Canada for more than two decades. He delivers engaging and outdoor educational programs that foster leadership, resilience and teamwork among youth. He also ensures...

  • UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

    Speech

    I am filled with hope as I see our voices continue to be heard through this forum and through the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

  • Rendez-vous naval de Québec 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, took part in the opening ceremony of the Rendez-vous naval de Québec 2026, on the docks of the Port of Québec.