Governor General Mary Simon looks at the land in Nunavik.

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Mary Simon's Coat of Arms

Three young children skating on an outdoor skating rink. — Skating Rink

Governor General Simon and President Sauli Niinistö walking down a red carpet. They are inspecting a guard of honour. — State Visit to Finland

Winter Celebration

Governor General Mary Simon, wearing a red vest, is facing and talking to the King of Jordan, wearing a grey vest and purple tie. — Governor General meets with the King of Jordan

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

A group photo featuring Governor General Simon, Mr. Whit Fraser and seven recipients of the Governor General’s Academic All-Canadian Commendation. The recipients are each holding a blue box with a medallion inside of it. Behind them: two Canadian flags. — Governor General recognizes outstanding student-athletes from across the country

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