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Opening of “Our Land, Our Art” Exhibit at the Museum of Nature
Speech – November 30, 2022
I’m delighted to be here at the opening of the “Our Land, Our Art” exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
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Order of Canada Ceremony
Speech – December 1, 2022
Throughout your lives and careers, you have made your communities better. You have improved our quality of life. You have changed the way we live, work and think.
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Message – December 6, 2022
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.
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Governor General to present the new guidon to The Royal Canadian Dragoons at a ceremony at Garrison Petawawa
Media Advisory – December 7, 2022
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will preside over the Change of Guidon ceremony for The Royal Canadian Dragoons regiment at Garrison Petawawa.
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Governor General to invest 49 appointees into the Order of Canada
Media Advisory – December 13, 2022
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 14 Officers (O.C.) and 35 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Presentation of Guidon – Royal Canadian Dragoons
Speech – December 9, 2022
There is something special about each of you who wear the military uniform. You are committed to excellence and consistently show that you’re ready for any and every task you’re presented with.
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Order of Canada Ceremony
Speech – December 14, 2022
Throughout your lives and careers, you have made your communities better. You have improved our quality of life. You have changed the way we live, work and think.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report
Message – December 15, 2022
This year marks the seventh anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report, with its 94 Calls to Action.
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New appointments to the Order of Canada and promotions within the Order
News Release – December 29, 2022
Today, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is announcing 99 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including two Companions, 32 Officers and 65 Members. Three appointments are promotions within the Order.
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Message from the Governor General to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Diplomatic Corps
Message – December 21, 2022
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...
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Governor General ends successful visit to the Middle East
News Release – March 23, 2022
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser have completed working visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Kuwait.
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Governor General to undertake official visit to Ontario
Media Advisory – March 30, 2022
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake an official visit to Ontario from March 31 to April 1, 2022.
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Ontario Cultural Reception
Speech – March 31, 2022
It’s a pleasure to be here in Toronto on my very first official visit to the province.
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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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105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Speech – April 9, 2022
I’m honoured to be here at the National War Memorial, as commander-in-chief, to help mark the 105th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge.
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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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Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to Undertake a Royal Tour of Canada this Spring
News Release – April 11, 2022
OTTAWA, Ontario - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is pleased to announce that Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have accepted the Government of Canada’s invitation to undertake a three-day Royal Tour in May.
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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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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.