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Today, we mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It is a day of reflection, but must also be seen as a day of action.

This year marks the seventh anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report, with its 94 Calls to Action.

For most, the holiday season is a time for family and friends. A time of rest and rejuvenation. But for the serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces and for every Canadian serving at our Missions abroad who find themselves away from home, the holidays can be a difficult time. They are missing—an...

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.

This year, we mark the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

We must make the health of our Earth a priority, for the sake of every generation to come.

Today, I join with Canadians and citizens from around the world in marking a truly historic occasion: the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

I would like to wish all Canadians a wonderful and reflective National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Happy Canada Day!

It has now been a year since I became Canada’s 30th governor general, the first Indigenous person to serve in this role. Undoubtedly, my predecessors would share the observation that the first year of being governor general is devoted to better understanding the nature of the role, along with seeing...

Everyone, every Canadian, deserves space to tell their stories, to love who they love, to be who they are.

As we remember the past, let us all work to reconcile the darkness of humanity with the bright future in which we all have the right to share.

OTTAWA, Ontario - Five years ago, a heinous attack rocked Québec City—an attack driven by hate. Six worshippers at the Islamic Cultural Centre were killed and 19 more were injured.

Tomorrow, 6th February, marks the 70th anniversary of my Accession in 1952. It is a day that, even after 70 years, I still remember as much for the death of my father, King George VI, as for the start of my reign. As we mark this anniversary, it gives me pleasure to renew to you the pledge I gave in...

We are proud of all that you did, for representing Canada with great honour and respect, and for your demonstrations of excellence.

The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) is aware that misinformation encouraging citizens to contact the Governor General or our office to register votes of no confidence is circulating on social media.

Together, we stand with Ukraine and its people.

I pay tribute to all the women who are contributing to our communities and to our country.

The Winter Paralympics of 2022 are coming to a close and, on behalf of all Canadians, Whit and I would like to congratulate all of the athletes on their tremendous success.

In this year of my Platinum Jubilee, it has given me pleasure to renew the promise I made in 1947, that my life will always be devoted in service.