Official Activities

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser travelled to London, United Kingdom, from June 2 to 6, 2022, to take part in Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2022 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the GGPAA.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented honours to 21 deserving individuals.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to British Columbia from May 20 to 24, 2022.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, delivered opening remarks at the Governor General’s Innovation Awards ceremony.