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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Message – December 6, 2022
Today, we mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It is a day of reflection, but must also be seen as a day of action.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of the 7th anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report
Message – December 15, 2022
This year marks the seventh anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s final report, with its 94 Calls to Action.
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Message from the Governor General to the Canadian Armed Forces and the Diplomatic Corps
Message – December 21, 2022
For most, the holiday season is a time for family and friends. A time of rest and rejuvenation. But for the serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces and for every Canadian serving at our Missions abroad who find themselves away from home, the holidays can be a difficult time. They are missing—an...
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Message from the Governor General following radar findings at a former residential school in Kenora
Message – January 17, 2023
For the second time in less than a week, Canadians are faced with the atrocities committed at residential schools. Our thoughts are with the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation, who today announced that ground-penetrating radar has detected more than 170 anomalies at the site of a former residential school in K...
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Message – January 27, 2023
As we mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, I know we can all work together to create a compassionate, caring, safer country for Jewish people and for all the diverse peoples of this world.
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National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
Message – January 29, 2023
On January 29, 2017, six men were killed at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec. These men had just finished evening prayers. The attack was fueled by hate and fear.
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The OSGG turns off comments on its social media platforms
Message – February 13, 2023
In recent months we have witnessed an increase in abusive, misogynistic and racist engagement on social media and online platforms, including a greater number of violent threats.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of International Women’s Day
Message – March 8, 2023
As we mark International Women’s Day, we celebrate the contributions of women and girls.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of Commonwealth Day
Message – March 13, 2023
Commonwealth Day provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the common bonds that bring us together with the wider international community.
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Statement of the Governor General following a meeting with President Biden
Message – March 23, 2023
Statement from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, following a bilateral meeting with the Honourable Joe Biden, President of the United States.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of National Indigenous Languages Day
Message – March 31, 2023
Today, we mark National Indigenous Languages Day with a promise of ajuinnata.
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Statement from the Governor General after the Meeting between Indigenous Leaders and His Majesty King Charles III
Message – May 4, 2023
LONDON, United Kingdom—Today was a historic day for Indigenous peoples, for Canada, and for our relationship with the Crown. Days before his Coronation, His Majesty King Charles III showed his commitment to reconciliation in a meeting with Indigenous leaders.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
Message – May 6, 2023
It is my great honour and pleasure to congratulate His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada, on the historic occasion of his Coronation.
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Message from the Governor General following Pope Francis’ apology to Indigenous delegation
Message – April 1, 2022
OTTAWA, Ontario —This is a historic and emotional day for Indigenous peoples across Canada. I am grateful for the words of His Holiness Pope Francis, who took to heart what he heard this week. This was a meaningful apology we have waited a long time to hear.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Message – April 17, 2022
This year, we mark the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of Earth Day 2022
Message – April 22, 2022
We must make the health of our Earth a priority, for the sake of every generation to come.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee
Message – June 2, 2022
Today, I join with Canadians and citizens from around the world in marking a truly historic occasion: the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on the occasion Canadian Armed Forces Day
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Together, you are facing hard truths and continue to address important issues facing the CAF.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day
Message – June 21, 2022
I would like to wish all Canadians a wonderful and reflective National Indigenous Peoples Day.
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Message from the Governor General to mark Canada Day
Message – July 1, 2022
Happy Canada Day!