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  • Order of Canada Appointees – June 26, 2026

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    CompanionsMichael Andrew Fox, C.C.Burnaby, British Columbia and New York, New York, United States of AmericaMichael J. Fox is in a remarkable chapter of his life, blending selective acting with powerful global advocacy and unflinching honesty about Parkinson’s. Through his foundation, he drives tran...

  • Letters of Credence Ceremony

    Speech

    Canada values the many ways our peoples, institutions and communities work together, looking out for each other in a spirit of respect and collaboration.

  • Letters of Credence Ceremony

    Official Activity  –  June 23, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, received the credentials of four new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

  • Royal Assent Ceremony

    Official Activity  –  June 18, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, granted Royal Assent by written declaration for several bills.

  • Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and Storytime

    Official Activity  –  June 25, 2026

    Governor General and Commander-in-Chief Arbour conducted the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard at Rideau Hall, a long-standing tradition of military precision, polish and pageantry.

  • Canada Day national noon ceremony

    Official Activity  –  July 1, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, took part in her first-ever Canada Day national noon ceremony at Lebreton Flats Park, in Ottawa, on July 1.

  • Special Honours Ceremony

    Speech

    Your contributions are not just individual efforts. Together, they bring about positive change in our country and strengthen its standing in the world.

  • Canada Day message

    Transcript

    Dear Canadians,

    I am extremely happy, enthusiastic and particularly grateful to be celebrating my first Canada Day with you as governor general.

    I have known Canada both up close and from afar.

    Here at home, I’ve discovered a wealth of perspectives that are freely expressed—a space where people can innovate, explore and reinvent themselves.

    And abroad, wherever I was working, I was always very proud to identify myself as Canadian.

    The world is watching the country we are building together.

    A country that shines in many spheres, yet is realistic about the challenges ahead: persistent inequalities and issues that still too often divide us.

    We are a country always striving to do better. Our work towards reconciliation and amplifying Indigenous voices is a good example of this, one that has not gone unnoticed on the global stage.

    This country is home to great artists, athletes, innovators and scientists, but also to thousands of citizens who reach out to others and demonstrate our common humanity, compassion and solidarity.

    Each of you is helping to move Canada forward and shape our place in the world of tomorrow.

    You inspire in me a sense of pride, ambition and confidence.

    Whether you’re in a remote area, a big city, with family or with friends, let’s celebrate together what unites us, not despite our differences but through them: our ability to welcome others, our solidarity, our resources and our great potential.

    Happy Canada Day!

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  • 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion

    Official Activity  –  July 17, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, participated in a commemorative ceremony recognizing the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion at the National War Memorial, in Ottawa.

  • Rendez-vous naval de Québec 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, took part in the opening ceremony of the Rendez-vous naval de Québec 2026, on the docks of the Port of Québec.