Governor General delivers remarks at the 2022 Canada Army Run

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.

Governor General Mary Simon is speaking with a participant of the Army Run. They are standing outside and there are many other participants around them.

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.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0286-112
Governor General Mary Simon is speaking with two participants of the Army Run. She is smiling. The photo is taken from behind the two participants.

The Governor General had an opportunity to meet with members of Soldier On and to cheer on participants at the starting line.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0286-140
Governor General Mary Simon is speaking with a participant of the Army Run. They are standing outside and there are many other participants around them.

“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.”

Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0286-227
Governor General Mary Simon is speaking with a person who is sitting on a small yellow bicycle. They are in a park.

“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.”

Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0286-237

“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.”

Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0286-258
Governor General Mary Simon is standing behind a black podium on a metal platform. She is delivering a speech. Three men are standing behind her. One of them is wearing a military uniform. They are outside.

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.

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0286-645
Participants of the Army Run are beginning their run at the starting line. Many of the participants are wearing red shirts.

“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.”

Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General

  • Credit: MCpl Anis Assari, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG08-2022-0286-777

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