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Discussion on Climate Change and the Impact on Livelihoods
Speech – February 9, 2023
One of the most important aspects of the work we are doing is to involve generations who will be in charge of their own future, and we must remember that.
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Governor General Simon completed successful State visit to Finland
News Release – February 10, 2023
Today, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, completed a State visit to the Republic of Finland. The visit celebrated 75 years of friendship with Finland and showed Canada’s support to the Arctic community as the world continues to adapt to these times of intern...
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The OSGG turns off comments on its social media platforms
Message – February 13, 2023
In recent months we have witnessed an increase in abusive, misogynistic and racist engagement on social media and online platforms, including a greater number of violent threats.
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Winter Celebration
Photos – February 11, 2023
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Supporting Inuit teachers
Media Advisory – February 15, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will champion teachers with links to Inuit communities during a virtual keynote address at the Inuit Educators’ Gathering.
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Governor General to deliver remarks at solidarity event for Ukraine
Media Advisory – February 17, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will join Her Excellency Yuliya Kovaliv, Ambassador of Ukraine, as well as members of the diplomatic community and Canadian supporters to mark one year since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Ceremony to mark the one year since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Speech – February 20, 2023
A year ago, Russia began the unconscionable, full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion’s UnConference
Speech – March 1, 2023
This is an important gathering to speak about an issue that touches us all.
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Governor General to meet with the President of the European Commission
Media Advisory – March 3, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario–Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will meet with Her Excellency Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of International Women’s Day
Message – March 8, 2023
As we mark International Women’s Day, we celebrate the contributions of women and girls.
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International Women’s Day Event – Round table with Prominent Women
Speech – March 8, 2023
Today is International Women’s Day. Around the world, people are celebrating the contributions of women.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of Commonwealth Day
Message – March 13, 2023
Commonwealth Day provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the common bonds that bring us together with the wider international community.
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New wearable insignia created for recipients of Commendation for Bravery
News Release – March 28, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario – As Canada marks the 50th anniversary of the Decorations for Bravery, the Chancellery of Honours has created a new wearable insignia for past and future recipients of the Governor General’s Commendation for Bravery.
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Governor General to meet with the President of the United States
Media Advisory – March 21, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario–Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will welcome the Honourable Joe Biden, President of the United States, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 6:25 p.m., at the Canada Reception Centre at the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier International Airport.
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Statement of the Governor General following a meeting with President Biden
Message – March 23, 2023
Statement from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, following a bilateral meeting with the Honourable Joe Biden, President of the United States.
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Meeting with the President of the United States
Photos – March 23, 2023
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Governor General to welcome new heads of mission to Canada
Media Advisory – March 27, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover a presentation of credentials of six new heads of mission to Canada.
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Letters of Credence Ceremony
Speech – March 28, 2023
We face challenges that are unprecedented in our collective history.
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Governor General to Present Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case
Media Advisory – March 29, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario–Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present the Governor General’s Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case to five laureates during a ceremony in the Ballroom of the Fairmont Château Laurier, on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.