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Graduating from High School During a Pandemic: a Young Person’s Perspective
News Release – June 16, 2020
OTTAWA—As part of the innovative GGconversations series highlighting exceptional individuals from diverse fields of interest, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will speak with Canadian youth from across the country graduating from high school on Wednesday...
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GGconversations with Mr. Anil Arora, Chief Statistician of Canada
Media Advisory – June 24, 2020
The Governor General will host a virtual discussion with Mr. Anil Arora, Chief Statistician of Canada, on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. EDT.
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GGconversations with Patrick Huard and Colm Feore
Media Advisory – June 26, 2020
The Governor General will host a virtual discussion with actors Patrick Huard and Colm Feore, O.C., on Monday, June 29, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. EDT.
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Royal Assent to Bills C-18 and C-19
Photos – June 26, 2020
The Governor General granted Royal Assent by written declaration to two acts for granting to Her Majesty certain sums of money for the federal public administration for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021 (Bill C-18 and Bill C-19).
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Conversation with Mr. Alexander Shelley, Music Director of Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra
Media Advisory – June 30, 2020
The Governor General of Canada will participate in a virtual discussion with Mr. Alexander Shelley, Music Director of Canada’s NAC Orchestra, on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 12:30 p.m. EDT. The discussion, which will be livestreamed on @alexandershelleyconductor Facebook account, will also be accessib...
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Governor General Unveils List of 123 Remarkable Canadians
News Release – July 1, 2020
The Governor General of Canada, today issued a list of 123 new recipients who will be recognized for their excellence, courage or exceptional dedication to service with one of the following honours: a Decoration for Bravery, a Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division) or a Sovereign’s Medal fo...
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Celebrating Canada Day in a New Way
News Release – July 1, 2020
In celebration of Canada Day during these unprecedented times, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, is sharing a special video message on the 153rd anniversary of our beloved country..
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Transcript of the video message from the Governor General to mark Canada Day
Message – July 1, 2020
Hello everyone. Atelihai. Wherever you are in our great country, greetings to you all.
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Musically Speaking: A Discussion with Alexander Shelley and the Governor General
Photos – July 2, 2020
Her Excellency Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, was the guest of Musically Speaking, a series of interviews hosted by Alexander Shelley, Music Director of the NAC Orchestra. The series was hosted by Alexander Shelley, Music Director of the NAC Orchestra.
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GGconversations with Harley Finkelstein
Media Advisory – July 7, 2020
As part of the innovative series highlighting exceptional Canadians from diverse areas of interest, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will host a virtual conversation with Harley Finkelstein, an entrepreneur, lawyer and the Chief Operating Officer of Shop...
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Governor General to Address Students of Shad Canada
Media Advisory – July 10, 2020
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will engage in a question-and-answer session with high school students enrolled in Shad Canada’s newly designed online summer STEAM enrichment program. This digital session will be held on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 2:00 ...
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GGconversations – The Pandemic and Persons with Disabilities: What Canadians Should Know
Media Advisory – July 14, 2020
The Governor General will host a virtual discussion entitled “The Pandemic and Persons with Disabilities: What Canadians Should Know.”
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Discussion with Shad Canada
Photos – July 14, 2020
The Governor General took part in a question-and-answer session with high school students enrolled in Shad Canada’s newly designed online summer STEAM enrichment program.
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Letters of Credence - Virtual Ceremony
Photos – July 16, 2020
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of two new heads of mission during a virtual ceremony.
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Governor General Welcomes New Heads of Mission in Virtual Ceremony
News Release – July 20, 2020
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of two new heads of mission during a virtual ceremony on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
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Royal Assent to Bill C-20
Photos – July 27, 2020
The Governor General granted Royal Assent by written declaration to an Act respecting further COVID-19 measures (C-20).
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Swearing-In Ceremony of Members of the Canadian Ministry
Photos – August 18, 2020
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of two ministers.
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Installation of the 19th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
Photos – August 26, 2020
The Honourable Salma Lakhani was sworn in as the 19th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta in an installation ceremony held at the Alberta Legislature in Edmonton, AB on August 26, 2020.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada Following the Passing of the Right Honourable John Turner
Message – September 19, 2020
OTTAWA— I join all Canadians today in mourning the loss of the Right Honourable John Turner, Canada’s 17th Prime Minister.
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Governor General to Deliver Speech from the Throne
Media Advisory – September 22, 2020
OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will deliver the Speech from the Throne to formally open the second session of the 43rd Parliament of Canada. The event will take place on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at 2:10 p.m., at the Senate of Canada Buildi...