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2025 Canada Day
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, participated in the Canada Day daytime ceremony on LeBreton Flats, in Ottawa.
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Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League conference
Governor General Mary Simon participated in events related to the visit of delegates of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League to Canada.
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Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and Storytime at Rideau Hall
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, took part in two special events as part of the summer program at Rideau Hall.
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Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on June 25, 2025.
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Gloucester High School Graduation Ceremony
Governor General Mary Simon made a special appearance at Gloucester High School’s graduation ceremony, surprising students, families, and teachers by personally presenting a student with the Governor General’s Academic Medal for outstanding academic excellence.
This list is not exhaustive.
Each year the Governor General participates in numerous activities and engagements that do not appear on our website. Such activities can include meetings involving heads of diplomatic mission, senior public servants, military officials, elected officials, representatives of organizations, viceregal representatives and more. Disclosure of the Governor General’s activities and events is provided on a yearly basis through the publication of annual reports by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General.
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Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and Storytime at Rideau Hall
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, took part in two special events as part of the summer program at Rideau Hall.
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Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on June 25, 2025.
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Gloucester High School Graduation Ceremony
Governor General Mary Simon made a special appearance at Gloucester High School’s graduation ceremony, surprising students, families, and teachers by personally presenting a student with the Governor General’s Academic Medal for outstanding academic excellence.
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2025 Heart Garden
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, engaged in an interactive art activity with youth to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day and launch this season’s Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams heart garden at Rideau Hall.
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Alberta G7 Summit and Parks Canada Visit
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed leaders from the international community ahead of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. The Governor General also hosted a dinner for leaders participating in the G7 Summit outreach session. Her Excellency also made a stop at Banff National Park.
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Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and Storytime at Rideau Hall
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, took part in two special events as part of the summer program at Rideau Hall.
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Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on June 25, 2025.
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Gloucester High School Graduation Ceremony
Governor General Mary Simon made a special appearance at Gloucester High School’s graduation ceremony, surprising students, families, and teachers by personally presenting a student with the Governor General’s Academic Medal for outstanding academic excellence.
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2025 Heart Garden
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, engaged in an interactive art activity with youth to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day and launch this season’s Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams heart garden at Rideau Hall.
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Alberta G7 Summit and Parks Canada Visit
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed leaders from the international community ahead of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. The Governor General also hosted a dinner for leaders participating in the G7 Summit outreach session. Her Excellency also made a stop at Banff National Park.