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OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will participate as a guest of honour in the annual Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sunset Ceremonies performed by the Musical Ride.

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.

Ottawa, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will undertake a visit to Iqaluit, Nunavut, from July 7 to 9, 2025, for the fourth and final stop of her Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour. The tour, which was officially launched in Newfoundland and ...

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...

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will attend morning sessions and deliver remarks at the WAVES 2025: Global Indigenous Languages Summit. Organized by the Office of the Commissioner of Indigenous Languages, the inaugural summit, held from Aug...

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.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will travel to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from August 22 to 25, to attend the 2025 Canada Summer Games. During the closing ceremony, the Governor General will deliver remar...

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.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Warrant Officer George Hohl in Latvia. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all the members of the Canadian Armed Forces who are grieving this loss.