As Commander-in-Chief of Canada, Governor General Mary Simon presented scrolls to newly appointed General Officers and Flag Officers (GOFO), on March 18, 2024 at the National Defence Headquarters Carling.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will mark International Women’s Day by delivering the keynote address at an event hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa and the Women Heads of Diplomatic Mission in Ottawa. Her Excellency’s address will focus on the importance of women in leadership and creating respectful digital spaces as part of larger gender equality efforts.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 1 Companion (C.C.), 17 Officers (O.C.) and 42 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered remarks at the Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada Gala to mark 40 years of empowering Inuit women and championing equality, advocacy and community participation.