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Michener Awards Ceremony
Official Activity – June 5, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2024 Michener Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards
Official Activity – June 14, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) to seven laureates during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The following evening, the Governor General delivered remarks at the GGPAA Gala at the National Arts C...
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Message from the Governor General on Canadian Forces Day
Message – June 1, 2025
As commander-in-chief, I am honoured to pay tribute to the proud members of our Canadian Armed Forces—the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force—who defend our great country every day.
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Message from the Governor General on Pride Season 2025
Message – June 1, 2025
June is Pride Month, and it marks the beginning of Pride Season across Canada. In communities small and large, from coast to coast to coast, thousands will celebrate, speak out, dance, march and learn.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on National Indigenous History Month
Message – June 1, 2025
Today, I join Canadians from across the nation in celebrating the beginning of National Indigenous History Month.
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Statement from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada on the Wildfires in Western Canada
Message – June 3, 2025
My husband, Whit, and I are sending our heartfelt wishes for strength and courage to all Canadians impacted by the wildfires that continue to sweep across Western Canada, forcing so many to leave their homes and communities behind.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on Canadian Environment Week
Message – June 1, 2025
Canadian Environment Week reminds us that we all have a role to play to protect the place we love and call home.
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History, artistry, and greenery on display at Rideau Hall this summer
News Release – June 6, 2025
This summer, members of the public are invited to explore Rideau Hall, a national historic site set in an idyllic urban oasis located only a few minutes from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau.
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Michener Awards Ceremony
Speech – June 5, 2025
This evening, we celebrate the very best of Canadian public service journalism.
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His Majesty King Charles III approves new Great Seal of Canada
News Release – June 12, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is pleased to announce that His Majesty King Charles III approved the new design for the Great Seal of Canada during his recent Royal Visit.
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Governor General’s Performing Arts Award Presentation Ceremony
Speech – June 13, 2025
The arts possess a tremendous power in their capacity to inspire us, to challenge us, and to unite us in a world that can sometimes feel divided.
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Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards NAC Show
Speech – June 14, 2025
From the stages of our largest cities to the community halls of our smallest towns, artists and performers inspire, challenge and unite us.
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Governor General to greet international leaders ahead of G7 meetings
Media Advisory – June 15, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will welcome leaders from the international community to the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.
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Alberta G7 Summit and Parks Canada Visit
Official Activity – June 16, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed leaders from the international community ahead of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. The Governor General also hosted a dinner for leaders participating in the G7 Summit outreach session. Her Excellency also made...
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Dinner for leaders participating in the G7 Summit outreach session
Speech – June 17, 2025
We are fortunate to be here together today. This year marks 50 years since the G7 process began - five decades of cooperation among members.
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Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall
Official Activity – June 25, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on June 25, 2025.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on National Indigenous Peoples Day
Message – June 21, 2025
National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to honour the vibrant traditions, languages and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada.
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Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and Storytime at Rideau Hall
Official Activity – June 27, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, took part in two special events as part of the summer program at Rideau Hall.
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2025 Heart Garden
Official Activity – June 21, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, engaged in an interactive art activity with youth to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day and launch this season’s Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams heart garden at Rideau Hall.
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Governor General to preside over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall
Media Advisory – June 23, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will preside over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on June 25, 2025.