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Message from the Governor General following Pope Francis’ apology to Indigenous delegation
Message – April 1, 2022
OTTAWA, Ontario —This is a historic and emotional day for Indigenous peoples across Canada. I am grateful for the words of His Holiness Pope Francis, who took to heart what he heard this week. This was a meaningful apology we have waited a long time to hear.
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Governor General to deliver remarks at the 105th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Media Advisory – April 8, 2022
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will attend the commemorative ceremony for the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
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105th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Photos – April 9, 2022
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Governor General to be guest speaker for Tom Courchene Distinguished Speaker Series
Media Advisory – April 11, 2022
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is this year’s guest speaker for the annual Tom Courchene Distinguished Speaker Series.
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Tom Courchene Distinguished Speaker Series
Photos – April 12, 2022
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Queen’s University Courchene Lecture – “Through the Eyes of the North: Our Collective Responsibility”
Speech – April 13, 2022
It’s my hope that I can stretch our collective appreciation of Canada’s foundations, which include the rich oral and cultural traditions found in the Arctic.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Message – April 17, 2022
This year, we mark the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Invictus Games 2020 Team Canada
Photos – April 13, 2022
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Governor General to award the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers at Rideau Hall
Media Advisory – April 19, 2022
Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers ceremony, during which Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present the medal to 23 deserving individuals.
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Presentation of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers
Speech – April 21, 2022
Volunteers are the backbone of communities across this country, providing support that may not otherwise exist.
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Governor General to celebrate the launch of the UN Decade of Indigenous Languages
Media Advisory – April 21, 2022
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will speak at the Canadian launch of the UN Decade of Indigenous Languages.
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Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers - April 2022
Photos – April 21, 2022
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of Earth Day 2022
Message – April 22, 2022
We must make the health of our Earth a priority, for the sake of every generation to come.
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Governor General to welcome new heads of mission to Canada
Media Advisory – April 25, 2022
Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the presentation of credentials of five new heads of mission to Canada.
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International Decade of Indigenous Languages
Photos – April 22, 2022
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Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers - April 2022
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A few moments from the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers ceremony at Rideau Hall on April 21, 2022.
This video was produced by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General.
[Screen Description: The screen reads, “Mary Simon – Governor General of Canada” in English and French. The background is blue and the viceregal lion is in the centre of the image, above the text. A watermark at the bottom of the image indicates that this video is owned by Rideau Hall.]
[Music plays throughout the video.]
[Screen Description: The video illustrates a series of scenes featuring Governor General Mary Simon, recipients and guests during an honours ceremony.]
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Governor General to deliver remarks at the Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable
Media Advisory – April 27, 2022
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver remarks virtually at the Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable.
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Presentation of Letters of Credence
Photos – April 27, 2022
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Letters of Credence Ceremony
Speech – April 27, 2022
In your new roles, all of you will encounter a diverse society eager to engage further on priority issues that impact our societies, our countries and the world.
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Employment Equity Partners’ Roundtable
Speech – April 29, 2022
Collaboration is vital for creating inclusive workplaces and safe spaces for people to be who they are.