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Governor General Arbour shaking hands with people at the Canada Day ceremony at Lebreton Flats Park.

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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    Photos of medals to be presented during the mixed honours awards ceremony at Rideau Hall.

    Governor General honoured remarkable Canadians at Rideau Hall

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented honours to 14 exceptional Canadians during a small, socially distanced ceremony Rideau Hall. 

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    Empty Senate of Canada chamber. Several dark desks down the middle aisle. Dark brown leather chairs in seating areas on either side. A large throne at the front of the room. A glass-balcony gallery looks down on the space.

    Installation Ceremony

    Governor General Designate Mary May Simon’s installation ceremony took place on July 26, 2021.

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    Newly appointed governor general Mary May Simon does an inspection of the Guards.

    Installation Day of Canada’s 30th Governor General

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon was installed as the 30th governor general of Canada during a historic ceremony that took place in the Senate Chamber.

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    Ms. May Simon is sitting at a computer having a virtual conversation with Her Majesty the Queen visible on the screen.

    First Audience with Her Majesty The Queen

    Governor General Designate Mary May Simon met with Her Majesty The Queen. Due to the global pandemic and travel restrictions, the audience was held virtually.

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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.

    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.

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    Photos of medals to be presented during the mixed honours awards ceremony at Rideau Hall.

    Governor General honoured remarkable Canadians at Rideau Hall

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented honours to 14 exceptional Canadians during a small, socially distanced ceremony Rideau Hall. 

  • Image
    Empty Senate of Canada chamber. Several dark desks down the middle aisle. Dark brown leather chairs in seating areas on either side. A large throne at the front of the room. A glass-balcony gallery looks down on the space.

    Installation Ceremony

    Governor General Designate Mary May Simon’s installation ceremony took place on July 26, 2021.

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    Newly appointed governor general Mary May Simon does an inspection of the Guards.

    Installation Day of Canada’s 30th Governor General

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon was installed as the 30th governor general of Canada during a historic ceremony that took place in the Senate Chamber.

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    Ms. May Simon is sitting at a computer having a virtual conversation with Her Majesty the Queen visible on the screen.

    First Audience with Her Majesty The Queen

    Governor General Designate Mary May Simon met with Her Majesty The Queen. Due to the global pandemic and travel restrictions, the audience was held virtually.

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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.

    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.

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    Photos of medals to be presented during the mixed honours awards ceremony at Rideau Hall.

    Governor General honoured remarkable Canadians at Rideau Hall

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented honours to 14 exceptional Canadians during a small, socially distanced ceremony Rideau Hall. 

  • Image
    Empty Senate of Canada chamber. Several dark desks down the middle aisle. Dark brown leather chairs in seating areas on either side. A large throne at the front of the room. A glass-balcony gallery looks down on the space.

    Installation Ceremony

    Governor General Designate Mary May Simon’s installation ceremony took place on July 26, 2021.

  • Image
    Newly appointed governor general Mary May Simon does an inspection of the Guards.

    Installation Day of Canada’s 30th Governor General

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary May Simon was installed as the 30th governor general of Canada during a historic ceremony that took place in the Senate Chamber.

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    Ms. May Simon is sitting at a computer having a virtual conversation with Her Majesty the Queen visible on the screen.

    First Audience with Her Majesty The Queen

    Governor General Designate Mary May Simon met with Her Majesty The Queen. Due to the global pandemic and travel restrictions, the audience was held virtually.

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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.

    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.