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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Governor General Designate Mary May Simon each stand at a podium with several Canadian flags behind them. Mary Simon is speaking. Justin Trudeau's head is turned towards her.

July 06, 2021

Governor General Designate Announcement

Based on his recommendation, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has approved the appointment of Ms. Mary May Simon as the next Governor General of Canada.

The Administrator reading a document while seated at a table. There is a Canadian flag in the background.

June 29, 2021

Royal Assent Ceremony

The Administrator of the Government of Canada granted Royal Assent by written declaration for new legislation.

The Administrator sitting at a table, signing a document.

June 21, 2021

Royal Assent Ceremony

The Administrator of the Government of Canada granted Royal Assent by written declaration for new legislation.

June 03, 2021

Royal Assent Ceremony

The Administrator of the Government of Canada granted Royal Assent by written declaration for new legislation.

March 30, 2021

Royal Assent Ceremony

The Administrator of the Government of Canada granted Royal Assent by written declaration for two Bills.

Screenshot of the Administrator smiling at the camera. There is a Canadian flag to his left at a brightly coloured painting behind him.

March 22, 2021

Administrator welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, welcomed one new high commissioner and four new ambassadors to Canada during a virtual ceremony.

Administrator Richard Wagner raising a large flag on a flag pole.

March 15, 2021

Unveiling of New Heraldic Emblems for the Supreme Court of Canada

The recently created emblems of the Supreme Court of Canada were unveiled by the Chief Herald of Canada, Dr. Samy Khalid, at a small ceremony in the presence of the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, Chief Justice of Canada, and Ms. Chantal Carbonneau, the Court’s Registrar Designate.

July 06, 2021

Governor General Designate Announcement

Based on his recommendation, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has approved the appointment of Ms. Mary May Simon as the next Governor General of Canada.

June 29, 2021

Royal Assent Ceremony

The Administrator of the Government of Canada granted Royal Assent by written declaration for new legislation.

June 21, 2021

Royal Assent Ceremony

The Administrator of the Government of Canada granted Royal Assent by written declaration for new legislation.

June 03, 2021

Royal Assent Ceremony

The Administrator of the Government of Canada granted Royal Assent by written declaration for new legislation.

March 30, 2021

Royal Assent Ceremony

The Administrator of the Government of Canada granted Royal Assent by written declaration for two Bills.

March 22, 2021

Administrator welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, welcomed one new high commissioner and four new ambassadors to Canada during a virtual ceremony.

March 15, 2021

Unveiling of New Heraldic Emblems for the Supreme Court of Canada

The recently created emblems of the Supreme Court of Canada were unveiled by the Chief Herald of Canada, Dr. Samy Khalid, at a small ceremony in the presence of the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, Chief Justice of Canada, and Ms. Chantal Carbonneau, the Court’s Registrar Designate.

July 06, 2021

Governor General Designate Announcement

Based on his recommendation, Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has approved the appointment of Ms. Mary May Simon as the next Governor General of Canada.

June 29, 2021

Royal Assent Ceremony

The Administrator of the Government of Canada granted Royal Assent by written declaration for new legislation.

June 21, 2021

Royal Assent Ceremony

The Administrator of the Government of Canada granted Royal Assent by written declaration for new legislation.

June 03, 2021

Royal Assent Ceremony

The Administrator of the Government of Canada granted Royal Assent by written declaration for new legislation.

March 30, 2021

Royal Assent Ceremony

The Administrator of the Government of Canada granted Royal Assent by written declaration for two Bills.

March 22, 2021

Administrator welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, welcomed one new high commissioner and four new ambassadors to Canada during a virtual ceremony.

March 15, 2021

Unveiling of New Heraldic Emblems for the Supreme Court of Canada

The recently created emblems of the Supreme Court of Canada were unveiled by the Chief Herald of Canada, Dr. Samy Khalid, at a small ceremony in the presence of the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, Chief Justice of Canada, and Ms. Chantal Carbonneau, the Court’s Registrar Designate.

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Administrator welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

Unveiling of New Heraldic Emblems for the Supreme Court of Canada

Governor General Designate Announcement

Royal Assent Ceremony

Royal Assent Ceremony

Royal Assent Ceremony

Royal Assent Ceremony

Administrator welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

Unveiling of New Heraldic Emblems for the Supreme Court of Canada

Governor General Designate Announcement

Royal Assent Ceremony

Royal Assent Ceremony

Royal Assent Ceremony

Royal Assent Ceremony

Administrator welcomes new heads of mission to Canada

Unveiling of New Heraldic Emblems for the Supreme Court of Canada

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