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Installation Day of Canada’s 31st Governor General
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour was installed as the 31st governor general of Canada during a historic ceremony that took place in the Senate Chamber.
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2026 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2026 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) to seven laureates.
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First Audience with His Majesty The King
Today marked a historic occasion, as Governor General Designate Louise Arbour was received in her first audience by His Majesty King Charles III.
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Farewell reception hosted by the speakers of the Senate and House of Commons
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended a reception hosted by the speakers of the Senate and House of Commons.
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Announcement of Governor General Legacy Investment
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, joined the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, at a special event hosted by the Rideau Hall Foundation to announce a new legacy initiative.
This list is not exhaustive.
Each year the Governor General participates in numerous activities and engagements that do not appear on our website. Such activities can include meetings involving heads of diplomatic mission, senior public servants, military officials, elected officials, representatives of organizations, viceregal representatives and more. Disclosure of the Governor General’s activities and events is provided on a yearly basis through the publication of annual reports by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General.
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Installation Day of Canada’s 31st Governor General
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour was installed as the 31st governor general of Canada during a historic ceremony that took place in the Senate Chamber.
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Image
2026 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2026 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) to seven laureates.
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Image
First Audience with His Majesty The King
Today marked a historic occasion, as Governor General Designate Louise Arbour was received in her first audience by His Majesty King Charles III.
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Image
Farewell reception hosted by the speakers of the Senate and House of Commons
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended a reception hosted by the speakers of the Senate and House of Commons.
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Announcement of Governor General Legacy Investment
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, joined the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, at a special event hosted by the Rideau Hall Foundation to announce a new legacy initiative.
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Installation Day of Canada’s 31st Governor General
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour was installed as the 31st governor general of Canada during a historic ceremony that took place in the Senate Chamber.
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Image
2026 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2026 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) to seven laureates.
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Image
First Audience with His Majesty The King
Today marked a historic occasion, as Governor General Designate Louise Arbour was received in her first audience by His Majesty King Charles III.
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Image
Farewell reception hosted by the speakers of the Senate and House of Commons
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended a reception hosted by the speakers of the Senate and House of Commons.
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Image
Announcement of Governor General Legacy Investment
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, joined the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, at a special event hosted by the Rideau Hall Foundation to announce a new legacy initiative.