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OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will take part in the Canada Day National Noon Ceremony at Lebreton Flats Park, where she will deliver remarks and preside over a special Order of Canada investiture ceremony.

Multiculturalism is one of Canada’s greatest strengths; the very essence of our shared identity.

When we gather at Rideau Hall, we are reminded of our shared values: of respect, compassion, and hope.

We all seek out spaces to be our authentic selves.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has made 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including 2 Companions, 19 Officers and 62 Members.

Today, we reflect on what it means to be Canadian.

In Canada, we stand for respect. We stand for an equal and compassionate society, where everyone belongs.

As Governor General and His Majesty’s representative in Canada, I extend a warm welcome to delegates from across the Commonwealth.

Twenty-six years ago, the creation of Nunavut Day marked a milestone in our lives and in our culture.

The grounds of Rideau Hall will echo with the sweet strains of chamber music July 26 and 27, 2025, as Ottawa Chamberfest returns to the Royal Grove for some relaxing afternoon performances. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs or blankets and relax in the shade with an interlude of live musi...

Canada is advancing on a journey of reconciliation.

As the jubilant echoes of the Tintamarre mark National Acadian Day, let us celebrate Acadian communities across Canada for their contributions that continue to enrich the vibrant fabric of our nation.

Thank you for showing us what’s possible when we come together—united by purpose, and driven by excellence, team spirit and integrity.

It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of Graham Greene, a legendary Canadian actor and Oscar nominee, who died at the age of 73.

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Ken Dryden. An Officer of the Order of Canada, he dedicated his life to advancing the well-being of his fellow Canadians, both on and off the ice.