Activities

Black wrought iron gates mounted with golden detailing and a crest of a wreath with gold lettering, surmounted by a crown.

May 02, 2023

Coronation Service of His Majesty King Charles III

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation Service and celebrations of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

Governor General Simon walking outside. A man in a military uniform is walking beside her, to her left. To her right, there is a row of individuals in military uniforms.

April 26, 2023

Governor General undertakes official visit to the Northwest Territories

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the Northwest Territories from April 25 to 27, 2023.

Governor General Simon Stands next to His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mr. Whit Fraser and Ms. Elke Büdenbende. They are smiling at the camera. Behind them is the flag of Canada and the flag of Germany.

April 23, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of Germany

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

Governor General Mary Simon speaks at a podium in the ballroom at Rideau Hall. She is looking out at a crowd of recipients of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. The recipients are wearing police uniforms.

April 13, 2023

Governor General invests 118 appointees into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces for exceptional service

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 1 Commander (C.O.M.), 24 Officers (O.O.M.) and 93 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Simon poses for the photo with five other women.

March 30, 2023

Governor General Presents Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case to six laureates during a ceremony in the Ballroom of the Fairmont Château Laurier, on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.

A group photo featuring Governor General Simon and five new heads of mission.

March 28, 2023

Governor General welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed six new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Simon walks next to U.S President Joe Biden. There is a group of people behind them.

March 23, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of the United States

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed the Honourable Joe Biden, President of the United States, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 6:25 p.m., at the Canada Reception Centre at the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport.

Governor General Mary Simon, wearing a blue vest, is smiling and talking to His Majesty the King Charles III, wearing a navy blue suit and a blue tie.

March 13, 2023

Commonwealth Day

To mark the occasion, His Majesty the King Charles III and Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, have prepared messages.

Governor General Simon Stands next to Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission. They are smiling at the camera. Behind them is the flag of Canada and the flag of Europe.

March 08, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of the European Commission

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

A group of women engage in conversation at a round table with Governor General Simon, in the Tent Room at Rideau Hall.

March 08, 2023

Governor General hosts International Women’s Day Round Table with Women Leaders

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, marked International Women’s Day (IWD) with a round-table discussion at Rideau Hall, in partnership with the Women Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Ottawa.

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May 02, 2023

Coronation Service of His Majesty King Charles III

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation Service and celebrations of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

April 26, 2023

Governor General undertakes official visit to the Northwest Territories

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the Northwest Territories from April 25 to 27, 2023.

April 23, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of Germany

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

April 13, 2023

Governor General invests 118 appointees into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces for exceptional service

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 1 Commander (C.O.M.), 24 Officers (O.O.M.) and 93 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.

March 30, 2023

Governor General Presents Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case to six laureates during a ceremony in the Ballroom of the Fairmont Château Laurier, on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.

March 28, 2023

Governor General welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed six new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

March 23, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of the United States

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed the Honourable Joe Biden, President of the United States, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 6:25 p.m., at the Canada Reception Centre at the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport.

March 13, 2023

Commonwealth Day

To mark the occasion, His Majesty the King Charles III and Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, have prepared messages.

March 08, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of the European Commission

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

March 08, 2023

Governor General hosts International Women’s Day Round Table with Women Leaders

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, marked International Women’s Day (IWD) with a round-table discussion at Rideau Hall, in partnership with the Women Heads of Diplomatic Missions in Ottawa.

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May 02, 2023

Coronation Service of His Majesty King Charles III

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the United Kingdom to attend the Coronation Service and celebrations of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.

April 26, 2023

Governor General undertakes official visit to the Northwest Territories

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to the Northwest Territories from April 25 to 27, 2023.

April 23, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of Germany

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at 5:45 p.m. at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

April 13, 2023

Governor General invests 118 appointees into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces for exceptional service

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 1 Commander (C.O.M.), 24 Officers (O.O.M.) and 93 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.

March 30, 2023

Governor General Presents Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case to six laureates during a ceremony in the Ballroom of the Fairmont Château Laurier, on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.

March 28, 2023

Governor General welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed six new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

March 23, 2023

Governor General meets with the President of the United States

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed the Honourable Joe Biden, President of the United States, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 6:25 p.m., at the Canada Reception Centre at the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport.

March 13, 2023

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