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OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will take part in activities related to Rendez-Vous 25 (RV25), a celebration to commemorate 25 years since the creation of the Junior Canadian Ranger (JCR) progr...

OTTAWA, Ontario—On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, Justice Karakatsanis, Deputy to the Governor General of Canada, will host a series of events on January 30, 2024, as part of the State visit of Her Excellency Zuzana Čaputová, President of the Sl...

OTTAWA, Ontario—The grounds of Rideau Hall will come alive during Winter Celebration. People of all ages will enjoy an unforgettable outdoor experience while taking part in over a dozen free activities, performances and a few surprises. This activity-filled afternoon will take place on the grounds o...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 1 Commander (C.O.M.), 16 Officers (O.O.M.) and 80 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the presentation of credentials of six new heads of mission to Canada.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 1 Companion (C.C.), 17 Officers (O.C.) and 42 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will meet with His Excellency Daniel Noboa Azín, President of the Republic of Ecuador, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will mark International Women’s Day by delivering the keynote address at an event hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa and the Women Heads of Diplomatic Mission in Ottawa.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will visit The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans to tour the facility, learn about the services they provide to veterans, and speak with women receiving support from the centre.

At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Alaska, from March 9 to 12, 2024, to attend the Arctic Winter Games.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will host Telling Canadian Stories through Film: A Sneak Preview of National Canadian Film Day. During this unique event, Her Excellency will deliver remarks before and after screening...

OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will take part in commemorative events to mark the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney P.C., C.C., G.O.Q.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present a total of 64 Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division), including 8 Meritorious Service Crosses (M.S.C.) and 56 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.), during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Th...

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake an official visit to Nunavut from April 1 to 4, 2024, where they will mark the territory’s 25th anniversary.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will meet with His Excellency Gabriel Attal, Prime Minister of the French Republic, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 6:15 p.m., at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will host a one-day event called The Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World, on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present Canada’s top literary awards to outstanding Canadians during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The winners from 2020 to 2023 will receive their awards at the ceremony.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver remarks at the 2024 Indspire Awards.

Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the presentation of credentials of five new heads of mission to Canada.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will participate in the unveiling of a heraldic badge granted to the Rainbow Veterans of Canada (RVC) by the Canadian Heraldic Authority.