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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.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver opening remarks at the first National Indigenous Defence Conference.

From various perspectives and disciplines, you all contribute to expanding our collective understanding of the lesser-known facets of humanity.

The possibility of studying in areas like education, health, environmental sciences or engineering, in a way that preserves Inuit history and language, can change everything. It can help people heal from the effects of systemic discrimination. It can turn hopelessness into inspiration. It can empowe...

What’s truly remarkable about all Indigenous peoples involved in the Canadian Armed Forces is their ability to preserve their cultural identity while building bridges with other Canadians. This captures the powerful, transformative spirit of reconciliation.

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

Today I am pleased to welcome heads of mission from the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Kenya, Luxembourg and Gabon.

Today, we honour the memory of the 14 young women who tragically lost their lives at Polytechnique Montréal on December 6, 1989. This is also a day to speak out against gender-based violence in all its forms.

80 years ago today, the First Special Service Force was stood down in Southern France, after achieving feats that led the Allies to victory during the Second World War.

I am thankful to scientists, scholars, policymakers, and advocates like all of you – who have recognized the importance of Inuit environmental knowledge over the years.

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.

Today, I am pleased to welcome heads of mission from Malawi, Mozambique, Angola, Malaysia, Denmark and Italy.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 1 Companion (C.C.), 12 Officers (O.C.) and 50 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

The year 2024 has brought us its share of challenges, and the future will bring more. Let's continue to use our talents and strengths to help, and to inspire, each other.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has made 88 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including one Companion, 24 Officers and 63 Members.

As the year draws to a close, I would like to thank all members of the Canadian Armed Forces for their dedication to our country.