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  • The insignia of the Order is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre which bears a stylized maple leaf

    Governor General announces 135 appointments to the Order of Canada

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 135 appointments to the Order of Canada. 

  • The Governor General participates in a video call on her computer.

    Virtual Call with New Zealand’s Governor General

    Her Excellency took part in a virtual call with New Zealand’s new Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro, New Zealand’s first female Maori governor general.

  • Governor General Mary Simon stands at a podium addressing the audience.

    Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented honours to 22 deserving individuals.

  • The Governor General, sitting at a table, signing a document.

    Royal Assent Ceremony to Bill C-4

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, granted Royal Assent by written declaration for legislation.

  • National flags are lined up in a row between two Canadian flags.

    Presentation of Letters of Credence

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

  • The insignia of the Order is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre which bears a stylized maple leaf

    Governor General announces 135 appointments to the Order of Canada

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 135 appointments to the Order of Canada. 

  • The Governor General participates in a video call on her computer.

    Virtual Call with New Zealand’s Governor General

    Her Excellency took part in a virtual call with New Zealand’s new Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro, New Zealand’s first female Maori governor general.

  • Governor General Mary Simon stands at a podium addressing the audience.

    Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented honours to 22 deserving individuals.

  • The Governor General, sitting at a table, signing a document.

    Royal Assent Ceremony to Bill C-4

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, granted Royal Assent by written declaration for legislation.

  • National flags are lined up in a row between two Canadian flags.

    Presentation of Letters of Credence

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

  • The insignia of the Order is a stylized snowflake of six points, with a red annulus at its centre which bears a stylized maple leaf

    Governor General announces 135 appointments to the Order of Canada

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 135 appointments to the Order of Canada. 

  • The Governor General participates in a video call on her computer.

    Virtual Call with New Zealand’s Governor General

    Her Excellency took part in a virtual call with New Zealand’s new Governor General, Dame Cindy Kiro, New Zealand’s first female Maori governor general.

  • Governor General Mary Simon stands at a podium addressing the audience.

    Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented honours to 22 deserving individuals.

  • The Governor General, sitting at a table, signing a document.

    Royal Assent Ceremony to Bill C-4

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, granted Royal Assent by written declaration for legislation.

  • National flags are lined up in a row between two Canadian flags.

    Presentation of Letters of Credence

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