April 15, 2025
Ottawa, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present Canada’s top literary honours during the Governor General’s Literary Awards ceremony at Rideau Hall.
The prestigious Governor General’s Literary Awards—also known as GGBooks—are overseen by the Canada Council for the Arts. This award recognizes the most notable English-language and French-language books in seven categories: fiction, poetry, drama, non-fiction, young people’s literature–text, young people’s literature–illustrated books, and translation. The award-winning books demonstrate how literature helps define the Canadian experience while connecting people from all parts of the country and walks of life.
Find more information about the 2024 Governor General’s Literary Award winners.
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Rideau Hall Ballroom
Notes for Media:
- To guarantee your access to the ceremony, we ask that you please confirm your attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office at media@gg.ca.
- Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:30 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.
- Official photos of the ceremony will be made available upon request.
Media information
Rideau Hall Press Office
media@gg.ca
343-573-7563
The Canada Council for the Arts
media@canadacouncil.ca
613-239-3958
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