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Governor General to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day
Media Advisory – June 20, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will participate in various activities to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day in Ottawa on June 21, 2023.
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Residential School Monument Location Announcement
Speech – June 20, 2023
It’s an honour to join you for this historic announcement.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day
Message – June 20, 2023
How we learn about Indigenous peoples is up to each and every one of us.
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Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard at Rideau Hall
Media Advisory – June 20, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, invites the public to join her for the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard, on the grounds of Rideau Hall on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 10 a.m.
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Message from the Governor General
Message – June 21, 2023
It was with great sadness that we learned of the accident that claimed the lives of two members of the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
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Flag Raising
Speech – June 21, 2023
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day of celebration for all Indigenous peoples—First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
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National Indigenous Peoples Day – Mixed Honours Ceremony
Speech – June 21, 2023
Welcome all of you to Rideau Hall for this presentation of honours.
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100th Anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act
Speech – June 23, 2023
One hundred years ago a law anchored in discrimination and intolerance came into effect.
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Letters of Credence Ceremony
Speech – June 26, 2023
Welcome to your new roles
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New appointments to the Order of Canada and promotions within the Order
News Release – June 30, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 85 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including 3 Companions, 22 Officers and 60 Members. One appointment is a promotion within the Order.
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Governor General to participate in Canada Day daytime ceremony
Media Advisory – June 29, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will participate in the Canada Day daytime ceremony on LeBreton Flats, in Ottawa.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of Canada Day
Message – July 1, 2023
Canada Day is an opportunity to reflect on all that we have accomplished as a country and to consider what more we want to do.
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Speech from the Governor General on the occasion of the Canada Day daytime ceremony
Speech – June 29, 2023
Reconciliation is not an Indigenous issue…it’s a Canadian issue.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
Message – August 9, 2023
Today, I want to applaud the young Indigenous peoples around the world who are acting as agents of change.
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Message from the Governor General on the First Year Anniversary of the Death of Queen Elizabeth II and the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III
Message – September 8, 2023
One year ago, our country and the world mourned the loss of Queen Elizabeth II
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National Gathering on Unmarked Burials
Speech – September 8, 2023
I’m honoured to join you here at this fifth National Gathering on Unmarked Burials.
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Governor General to undertake official visits to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia
Media Advisory – September 9, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake official visits to Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia from September 11 to 15, 2023.
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Official visit to Prince Edward Island – Reception
Speech – September 13, 2023
It’s a pleasure to be here in Prince Edward Island. Thank you, Your Honour, for the warm welcome and for hosting us today.
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Official visit to Nova Scotia – Reception
Speech – September 14, 2023
It’s a pleasure to be here.