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Official visit to Alberta
Official Activity – October 28, 2024
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook an official visit to Alberta from October 25 to 29, 2024. The visit focused on reconciliation, diversity and inclusion, digital respect and mental health.
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Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, on the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair
Message – November 4, 2024
Today, my husband Whit and I join all Canadians in mourning the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair. We are deeply saddened by the loss of a friend and prominent leader in Canada who championed human rights, justice and truth.
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Governor General to recognize remarkable military achievements during an honours ceremony
Media Advisory – November 4, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will recognize 63 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
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Honours ceremony
Official Activity – November 4, 2024
Govenor General Mary Simon recognized 63 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Presentation of Meritorious Service Decorations (Military)
Speech – November 5, 2024
Today, we are honouring your exceptional contributions.
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Message from the Governor General on Veterans Week
Message – November 5, 2024
This Veterans Week, we extend our deepest gratitude to the many Canadians who have selflessly served our nation.
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Investiture Ceremony of the Order of Military Merit
Speech – November 5, 2024
The Order of Military Merit is one of Canada’s highest honours. This recognition is not just about what you achieved, but also about how you did it. You have exemplified the highest ethical principles and military values.
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Order of Military Merit Ceremony
Official Activity – November 6, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, invested 3 Commanders (C.M.M.), 11 Officers (O.M.M.) and 49 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at an investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Silver Cross Mother Luncheon
Speech – November 11, 2024
For many, the sacrifice of service is felt too close to home. Today, we are humbled and honoured to host Mrs. Maureen Anderson, our National Silver Cross Mother, here at Rideau Hall.
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Eulogy for the Honourable Murray Sinclair
Speech – November 10, 2024
His Ojibway name, Mazina Giizhik, means ‘The One Who Speaks of Pictures in the Sky’. His was the voice of truth, justice and healing. As Head Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, he leaves behind an invaluable legacy of bringing to light the stories of thousands of Residential Sc...
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25th Anniversary of the Entombment of the Unknown Soldier
Speech – May 28, 2025
The Unknown Soldier symbolizes the approximately 116 000 Canadians who gave their lives in the pursuit of peace and freedom.
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25th anniversary of the entombment of the Unknown Soldier
Official Activity – May 28, 2025
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser, attended a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the entombment of Canada’s Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa.
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Governor General to take part in the Royal Visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Media Advisory – May 25, 2025
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will participate in several events as part of the Royal Visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla, on May 26 and 27, 2025.
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Statement from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada to Welcome Their Majesties to Canada
Message – May 26, 2025
Today, my husband, Whit, and I join all Canadians in welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Canada.
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Royal Visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Official Activity – May 26, 2025
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser participated in several events as part of the Royal Visit of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
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Governor General to honour excellence in innovation during Canadian Innovation Week
Media Advisory – May 27, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will recognize the outstanding contributions of Canada’s top innovators during the Governor General’s Innovation Awards at Rideau Hall.
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Governor General’s Innovation Awards
Official Activity – May 29, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon recognized the outstanding contributions of Canada’s top innovators during the Governor General’s Innovation Awards at Rideau Hall.
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2025 Governor General Innovation Awards
Speech – May 29, 2025
It’s essential to honour those who, like you, are expanding the frontiers of knowledge and ushering in progress across diverse fields—from science and technology to the arts.