November 6, 2022
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Canada Army Run.
The Governor General also had an opportunity to meet with members of Soldier On and cheer on participants at the starting line.
<div class="media-caption"><p>Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Canada Army Run.</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG08-2022-0286-112</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>The Governor General had an opportunity to meet with members of Soldier On and to cheer on participants at the starting line.</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG08-2022-0286-140</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>“Welcome, everyone, to the Canada Army Run! Thank you for coming out on a November morning to participate in this run and to support past and present members of our military, and their families.”</p>
<p>Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG08-2022-0286-227</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>“This event was postponed after the death of Queen Elizabeth the Second, but knowing her lifelong commitment to the Canadian Armed Forces, she would be proud to see the turnout today.”</p>
<p>Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG08-2022-0286-237</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>“On your route, you will pass Remembrance Row, paying tribute to the fallen. This is particularly poignant as we approach Remembrance Day later this week.”</p>
<p>Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG08-2022-0286-258</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Canada Army Run.</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG08-2022-0286-645</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>“Whether you run the 5k or the 10k—or are simply here to cheer on family and neighbours—I thank you for your generosity, for coming out and for showing what a community can do when people are united in kindness.”</p>
<p>Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG08-2022-0286-777</div>