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Message from the Governor General on National Ribbon Skirt Day
Message – January 4, 2026
This Ribbon Skirt Day, let us all embrace and celebrate the diverse customs that add to the beauty of our nation.
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Governor General to meet with the President of Mexico
Media Advisory – January 19, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Mexico, from January 19 to 21, 2026, to meet with Her Excellency Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, President of the United Mexican States.
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Message from the Governor General on Bell Let’s Talk Day
Message – January 21, 2026
Today, on Bell Let’s Talk Day, I invite all Canadians to nurture their mental health with the same care they give to their physical health.
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Governor General to welcome six new heads of mission to Canada
Media Advisory – January 21, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will receive the credentials of six new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Letters of Credence Ceremony
Speech – January 22, 2026
As we begin this eventful year on the international stage, it is a privilege for me to welcome the new representatives of our valued partner nations to Canada.
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A vibrant tapestry of winter traditions: Winter Celebration returns for 2026
News Release – January 29, 2026
Experience the best of winter at Rideau Hall with friends and family during Winter Celebration on February 7, 2026, from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Governor General Mary Simon to present the 2025 Governor General’s History Awards at Rideau Hall
Media Advisory – January 23, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present the Governor General’s History Awards to the 2025 recipients during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Message from the Governor General on the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
Message – January 27, 2026
On this International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust, I join Canadians and individuals around the world in honouring the more than six million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered during one of the darkest chapters in human history.
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Governor General’s History Awards
Speech – January 27, 2026
Today, we thank you for deepening our understanding of the true history of our country.
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Governor General to visit Norway, Denmark and Greenland
News Release – January 28, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will travel to the Kingdom of Norway from February 2 to 4, 2026. From February 4 to 7, 2026, the Governor General will travel to the Kingdom of Denmark including Greenland.
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Message from the Governor General on Black History Month
Message – February 1, 2026
Black History Month is a time to honour the culture and achievements of Black Canadians who, every day, continue to make remarkable contributions to Canadian life.
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Rising Voices-Indigenous Women Leading Arctic Transformation
Speech – February 3, 2026
More than ever, we need to remind the world how essential co-operation is, and how crucial it is to make space for the voices and perspectives of people from the North, especially Indigenous women.
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Itinerary for the Governor General’s visit to Norway
Media Advisory – January 31, 2026
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will travel to the Kingdom of Norway from February 2 to 4, 2026, to take part in the Arctic Frontiers Conference in Tromsø, and meet with Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja, as well as His ...
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Arctic Frontiers 2026: Turn of the Tide
Speech – February 3, 2026
Life in the Arctic is shaped by the relationships that have bound Indigenous communities together for generations.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on the passing of Catherine O’Hara
Message – January 30, 2026
It is with profound sadness that my husband, Whit, and I learned of the passing of Catherine O’Hara, a cultural trailblazer and acting legend whose creative genius helped define the Canadian artistic consciousness.
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Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on the repatriation of Gunner Sebastian Halmagean
Message – February 3, 2026
My husband, Whit, joins me in expressing our sorrow over the passing of Canadian Armed Forces Gunner Sebastian Halmagean, who died while serving in Operation REASSURANCE at Camp Labrie, on Ceri Military base, Latvia, on January 29, 2026.
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Itinerary for the Governor General’s visit to Denmark
Media Advisory – February 3, 2026
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will travel to the Kingdom of Denmark, from February 4 to 5, 2026.
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Updated itinerary for the Governor General’s visit to Greenland
Media Advisory – February 4, 2026
Due to a flight delay, the Governor General’s itinerary in Greenland has been revised. Please see the revised timing below for the arrival in Nuuk and the Official Opening and Flag-Raising Ceremony.
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Annual Winter Celebration at Rideau Hall
Media Advisory – February 5, 2026
Members of the media are invited to cover this year’s Winter Celebration, a vibrant tapestry of winter traditions held on the grounds of Rideau Hall.
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Canada-hosted reception celebrating Canada-Greenland ties
Speech – February 6, 2026
The opening of this consulate not only strengthens our diplomatic relations. It also reinforces Canada’s respect for the people of Greenland: respect for your democracy, your sovereignty and your right to shape your own future.