Governor General recognizes outstanding student-athletes from across the country

January 26, 2023

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, honoured Canada’s top student-athletes for their leadership, both on and off the field.

The Governor General’s Academic All-Canadian Commendation for the 2021-2022 season recognizes and celebrates university students who achieve high grades, give back to their communities and are impressive athletes. During the event, Her Excellency delivered remarks and presented the eight winners with their medallions.

The commendations were presented in partnership with U SPORTS, the national organization for university sports in Canada. The ceremony also included speeches by Pierre Arsenault, CEO of U SPORTS, and award-winner Jean-Simon Desgagnés, from Université Laval, who spoke on behalf of the student-athletes.

Governor General Simon is speaking into a microphone. She is wearing a blue-grey blazer with a colourful blouse.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, honoured Canada’s top student-athletes for their leadership, both on and off the field.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0005-003
Governor General Simon is standing next to a young woman. She is holding a blue box with a medallion inside of it.

Shae Demale
Saint Mary’s University, Alberta

 

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0005-018
Governor General Simon is standing next to a young man. He is holding a blue box with a medallion inside of it.

Alex Carson
Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0005-020
Governor General Simon is standing next to a young man. He is holding a blue box with a medallion inside of it.

Mr. Daniel Méthot, Director Sports Programs at McGill University, accepted the award on behalf of Jade Downie-Landry
Université McGill, Québec

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0005-022
Governor General Simon is standing next to a young man. He is holding a blue box with a medallion inside of it.

Jean-Simon Desgagnés
Université Laval, Quebec

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0005-024
Governor General Simon is standing next to a young man. He is holding a blue box with a medallion inside of it.

Raphaël Garcia
Carleton University, Ontario

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0005-026
Governor General Simon is standing next to a young woman. She is holding a blue box with a medallion inside of it.

Kate Current
Western University, Ontario

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0005-028
Governor General Simon is standing next to a young man. He is holding a blue box with a medallion inside of it.

Eric Lutz
University of Calgary, Alberta

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0005-030
Governor General Simon is standing next to a young woman. She is holding a blue box with a medallion inside of it.

Rebecca Smith
University of Calgary, Alberta

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0005-032
A group photo featuring Governor General Simon, Mr. Whit Fraser and seven recipients of the Governor General’s Academic All-Canadian Commendation. The recipients are each holding a blue box with a medallion inside of it. Behind them: two Canadian flags.

The Governor General’s Academic All-Canadian Commendation for the 2021-2022 season recognizes and celebrates university students who achieve high grades, give back to their communities and are impressive athletes.

  • Credit: Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall
  • Reference Number: GG09-2023-0005-039

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