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Today, my husband Whit and I join all Canadians in mourning the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair. We are deeply saddened by the loss of a friend and prominent leader in Canada who championed human rights, justice and truth.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will recognize 63 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will invest 3 Commanders (C.M.M.), 11 Officers (O.M.M.) and 49 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at an investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Today, we are honouring your exceptional contributions.

This Veterans Week, we extend our deepest gratitude to the many Canadians who have selflessly served our nation.

The Order of Military Merit is one of Canada’s highest honours. This recognition is not just about what you achieved, but also about how you did it. You have exemplified the highest ethical principles and military values.

On Remembrance Day, we honour the extraordinary contributions of those who sacrificed their lives to protect our freedoms and values.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will attend the National Commemorative Ceremony to mark the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, C.C., O.M., M.S.C., K.C.

For many, the sacrifice of service is felt too close to home. Today, we are humbled and honoured to host Mrs. Maureen Anderson, our National Silver Cross Mother, here at Rideau Hall.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser, will attend the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

His Ojibway name, Mazina Giizhik, means ‘The One Who Speaks of Pictures in the Sky’. His was the voice of truth, justice and healing. As Head Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, he leaves behind an invaluable legacy of bringing to light the stories of thousands of Residential Sc...

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present Canada’s top visual and media arts honours to outstanding Canadians during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Art bridges the gap between minds that might not otherwise connect. You see beauty around you. Or suffering. Or darkness. You explore the truth hidden in the forest, in landscapes, in images, in the power relations between people or in the difficulties and constraints of our world. You explore aspec...

Her excellency is delighted to wish His Majesty King Charles III a happy 76th birthday.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will undertake a working visit to Winnipeg, from November 20 to November 21, 2024.

I am grateful to be here with you to talk about the history that most Canadians were never taught.

Congratulations to those being recognized today with the Governor General’s History Awards.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will meet with His Excellency Ruslan Stefanchuk, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Parliament of Ukraine), on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.