Governor General Mary Simon looks at the land in Nunavik.

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Governor General Simon standing in front of a group of people. Their expressions are sombre. — Message from the Governor General on the occasion of International Women’s Day

Governor General Simon walks next to U.S President Joe Biden. There is a group of people behind them. — Governor General meets with the President of the United States

A group of women engage in conversation at a round table with Governor General Simon, in the Tent Room at Rideau Hall. — International Women’s Day Round Table with Women Leaders

Rideau Hall facade. — OSGG Statement

Governor General Mary Simon, wearing a blue vest, is smiling and talking to His Majesty the King Charles III, wearing a navy blue suit and a blue tie. — Commonwealth Day

A close-up of an inuksuk made of piled stones. — 2021-2022 Annual Report

Her Excellency is sitting at a table outside, laughing. Flowers are blurry in the foreground. — Letter to Canadians from the Governor General

Official photo of Governor General Mary May Simon. She is outdoors. The Rideau Hall gardens are visible in the background. — Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon

Rideau Hall

Mary Simon's Coat of Arms

Sovereign and Royal Family

Official photo of His Excellency Whit Grant Fraser. Bookshelves are visible in the background. — His Excellency Whit Fraser

Entrance to the Citadelle. Sign above reads Gouverneur Général. — The Citadelle