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Governor General

The Governor General is a key figure in Canadian parliamentary democracy. Learn about the role and responsibilities of the representative of the Sovereign, Canada’s head of State.

Governor General Mary Simon shaking a person's hand. — CINUK Conference

A group photo with Governor General Simon and six new heads of mission, with the flags of each country behind them. — Letters of Credence Ceremony

The Canadian Special Operations Regiment's standard, placed on an alter outdoors with two members of the Canadian Armed Forces in soft focus at the front. — Canadian Special Operations Regiment Standard Ceremony

Governor General Simon is smiling to Premier Wab Kinew while pining a Coronation Medal on his vest. — Working visit to Winnipeg

Governor General Mary Simon speaks with Lisa LaFlamme sitting in chairs in the Ballroom — Fostering Respect in a Digital World

Order of Canada decorations on a table. — Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

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

Rideau Hall

Sovereign and Royal Family

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