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Visit to Montréal

August 19, 2026

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, visited Montréal on August 19, 2026. 

A 1970 graduate of the Faculty of Law at the Université de Montréal, Governor General Arbour returned to her alma mater this morning to address the new doctoral graduates at the commencement ceremony.

Tomorrow’s great achievements belong to those who do not fear change, 
but who are determined to put a human face on it.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada

On this occasion, three graduates also received the Governor General’s Academic Medal, recognizing the excellence of their graduate studies:

  • Pierre-Antoine Bernard (Ph.D. in physics)
  • Sara-Maude Poirier (Ph.D. in administration)
  • Dalma Schieppati (Ph.D. in materials engineering)
Governor General Arbour speaking at the convocation ceremony for doctorates at Université de Montréal
Governor General Arbour in a cap and gown at the convocation ceremony for the Université de Montréal. She is seated, clapping and smiling.
Governor General Arbour standing with three students who received the Governor General’s Academic Medal. Two faculty are also standing with them.
Governor General Arbour with graduating students from Université de Montréal.
Graduating students from Université de Montréal tossing their caps.

Governor General Arbour also had the opportunity to meet with the growing LawZero team to discuss the future of artificial intelligence (AI) and the importance of building reliable and secure systems. The discussion also highlighted Canada’s contributions to the development of responsible AI on a global scale.

Governor General Arbour in a lobby with people from the LawZero team.
Governor General Arbour sitting at a table in a large boardroom with members of the LawZero team.
Governor General Arbour posing for a group photo with people from the LawZero team.

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