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Farewell reception hosted by the speakers of the Senate and House of Commons

June 3, 2026

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended a reception hosted by the Honourable Raymonde Gagné, Speaker of the Senate, and the Honourable Francis Scarpaleggia, Speaker of the House of Commons.

The event gave parliamentarians the opportunity to bid farewell to Their Excellencies and to thank Her Excellency for her service over the last five years.

Thank you for upholding integrity, inclusion and equality within the institutions that underpin Canada’s democracy.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada

Governor General Mary Simon et Prime Minister Mark Carney walking on a red carpet.

Governor General Mary Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser signing documents at a large table while people look on, including Prime Minister Mark Carney.