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The Unknown Soldier symbolizes the approximately 116 000 Canadians who gave their lives in the pursuit of peace and freedom.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser, will attend a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the entombment of Canada’s Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will participate in several events as part of the Royal Visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, on May 26 and 27, 2025.

Today, my husband, Whit, and I join all Canadians in welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Canada.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will recognize the outstanding contributions of Canada’s top innovators during the Governor General’s Innovation Awards at Rideau Hall.

It’s essential to honour those who, like you, are expanding the frontiers of knowledge and ushering in progress across diverse fields—from science and technology to the arts.

As we mark the beginning of Canadian Jewish Heritage Month, I join my fellow citizens in celebrating the enduring legacy of the Jewish community across the nation.

It is my honour, as commander-in-chief, to celebrate your promotions to the ranks of general and flag officer, and to present you with your scrolls.

As we mark Asian Heritage Month, let us honour the rich cultures, traditions and stories of people of Asian origin in Canada.

This year’s Mental Health Week theme, Unmasking Mental Health, speaks volumes about the daily challenges faced by people with mental health conditions.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is pleased to announce that Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla have accepted the Government of Canada’s invitation to undertake a Royal Visit to Canada on May 26 and 27, 2025.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will travel to the Netherlands from May 3 to May 6, 2025, to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and the End of the Second World War in Europe.

Holten Canadian War Cemetery is—for Canada—a place of deep reflection.

I have the privilege of being in the city of Wageningen today to commemorate the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 9 Officers (O.O.M.) and 60 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 14, 2025.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the swearing-in ceremony of members of the Canadian ministry. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will preside over the swearing-in ceremony.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver remarks at the 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards Ceremony. The Arctic Inspiration Prize recognizes and celebrates projects created and led by people in the North.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver remarks during the opening ceremony of the 73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival, celebrating 80 years of Liberation with the Canadian Army.

The tulip is a symbol of love in its many forms. But it also serves as a reminder of the historical events that have shaped the peace we cherish today.

Congratulations to all the finalists of this year’s Arctic Inspiration Prize!