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  • Visit to Italy - December 3, 2019

    Photos  –  December 4, 2019

    The Governor General travelled to Italy from November 29 to December 4, 2019. As commander-in-chief of Canada, she participated in commemorative events hosted by the Government of Canada on the occasion of the Italian Campaign commemorations.

  • Speech from the Throne

    Photos  –  December 6, 2019

    The Governor General of Canada delivered the Speech from the Throne to formally open the first session of the 43rd Parliament of Canada.

  • 30 Year Commemoration of the Polytechnique Tragedy

    Photos  –  December 7, 2019

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, took part in the ceremony commemorating the Polytechnique tragedy, held at the Mount Royal Chalet.

  • The 2019 Literary Awards

    Photos  –  December 12, 2019

    The Governor General presented the 2019 Governor General’s Literary Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. Her Excellency honoured the laureates in the English and French categories of young people’s literature (text and illustrated books), translation, poetry, drama, non-fiction and fiction.

  • Letters of Credence

    Photos  –  December 18, 2019

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of five new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

  • Meeting with G7 Summit Outreach Session Participants

    News Release  –  June 6, 2018

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will host a dinner in honour of the heads of State, heads of government and heads of international organizations participating in the outreach session of the Charlevoix G7 Summit.

  • Meeting with Prime Minister of Vietnam

    News Release  –  June 7, 2018

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will meet with His Excellency Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, at the Citadelle of Québec, on Friday June 8, 2018, at 11 a.m.

  • Message on the Occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day

    Message  –  June 21, 2018

    June 21, 2018 Message from the Governor Generalon the Occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day OTTAWA—Indigenous peoples are pathfinders. Generations ago they taught us how to survive in the cold and how to value the gifts of nature all around us. They taught us about community. They are an intri...

  • Passing of Paul Gérin-Lajoie

    Message  –  June 26, 2018

    June 26, 2018 Message from the Governor General Following the Passing of Paul Gérin-Lajoie OTTAWA— With the recent passing of Paul Gérin-Lajoie, Canada has lost a pioneer, a great builder and a true visionary. Determined to help create a better future for generations to come, Mr. Gérin-Lajoie worked...

  • Canada Day Noon Show

    News Release  –  June 29, 2018

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will attend the Canada Day Noon Show on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, on Sunday, July 1, 2018.

  • Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

    News Release  –  July 3, 2018

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will invest 5 Officers and 22 Members into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at the Citadelle of Québec, on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at 10:30 a.m (EDT).

  • Swearing-In Ceremony

    News Release  –  July 18, 2018

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will preside over a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at 10 a.m.

  • Unveiling of the Canada Post Stamp

    Photos  –  April 20, 2018

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, along with Jessica L. McDonald, Chair of the Board of Directors and Interim President and CEO of Canada Post, unveiled a postage stamp to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen’s coronation, during a ce...

  • Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

    News Release  –  September 4, 2018

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will invest 8 Officers and 31 Members into the Order of Canada on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at Rideau Hall.

  • Funeral of Paul Gérin-Lajoie

    Photos  –  August 9, 2018

    The Governor General attended the funeral of Paul Gérin-Lajoie at the Mary Queen of the World Cathedral of Montréal.