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Message from the Governor General following radar findings at a former residential school in Kenora
Message – January 17, 2023
For the second time in less than a week, Canadians are faced with the atrocities committed at residential schools. Our thoughts are with the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, who today announced that ground-penetrating radar has detected more than 170 anomalies at the site of a former residential school in K...
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Message – January 27, 2023
As we mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, I know we can all work together to create a compassionate, caring, safer country for Jewish people and for all the diverse peoples of this world.
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National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
Message – January 29, 2023
On January 29, 2017, six men were killed at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec. These men had just finished evening prayers. The attack was fueled by hate and fear.
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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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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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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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Message from His Majesty The King on the occasion of Commonwealth Day
Message – March 13, 2023
Commonwealth Day was an occasion of particular pride for my beloved Mother, The late Queen – a treasured opportunity to celebrate our Commonwealth family, to whose service she dedicated her long and remarkable life.
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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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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of National Indigenous Languages Day
Message – March 31, 2023
Today, we mark National Indigenous Languages Day with a promise of ajuinnata.
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Statement from the Governor General after the Meeting between Indigenous Leaders and His Majesty King Charles III
Message – May 4, 2023
LONDON, United Kingdom—Today was a historic day for Indigenous peoples, for Canada, and for our relationship with the Crown. Days before his Coronation, His Majesty King Charles III showed his commitment to reconciliation in a meeting with Indigenous leaders.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
Message – May 6, 2023
It is my great honour and pleasure to congratulate His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada, on the historic occasion of his Coronation.
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A Message from His Majesty The King regarding the wildfires in Western Canada
Message – May 11, 2023
OTTAWA, Ontario—Governor General Mary Simon wishes to share a message from His Majesty The King:
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of Remembrance Day
Message – November 11, 2023
Remembrance is about more than battles or statistics. It’s about people.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of His Majesty The King’s 75th Birthday
Message – November 14, 2023
I am delighted to wish His Majesty King Charles III a very happy 75th birthday.
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Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on the occasion of Canadian Armed Forces Day
Message – June 4, 2023
As governor general and commander-in-chief, I am honoured to mark Canadian Armed Forces Day.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of World Oceans Day
Message – June 8, 2023
From sea to sea to sea, oceans and the marine environments they shelter are part of Canada’s identity.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of the 15th Anniversary of the Residential School Apology
Message – June 11, 2023
I remember the day, 15 years ago, when the Federal government delivered an apology to all Indigenous peoples for Canada’s role in residential schools.
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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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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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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.