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Governor General launches Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour
News Release – July 2, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is launching a cross-country Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on International Women’s Day
Message – March 8, 2026
The United Nations’ 2026 theme for International Women’s Day calls upon the people of the world to protect and advance gender equality: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL women and girls.
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Governor General to visit Italy, Vatican City and attend Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Media Advisory – March 3, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake a visit to the Italian Republic and the Holy See, from March 5 to 8, 2026.
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Visit to Italy, Vatican City and Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Official Activity – March 5, 2026
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook a visit to the Italian Republic and the Holy See, from March 5 to 8, 2026.
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Message from the Governor General on the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
Message – March 6, 2026
On behalf of all Canadians, it is my great honour to extend our nation’s best wishes to all our Paralympic athletes, as well as to their families, friends and coaches as we mark the opening of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.
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Message from the Governor General on Commonwealth Day
Message – March 9, 2026
The Commonwealth represents a beautiful diversity of cultures, languages and histories united by shared values of democracy, equality and peace. As a proud member, Canada remains committed to developing the bonds between our family of nations.
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Governor General to support Canadian participants at the Whitehorse 2026 Arctic Winter Games
Media Advisory – March 11, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Whitehorse, Yukon, from March 13 to 15, 2026, to attend the Arctic Winter Games.
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Arctic Winter Games
Official Activity – March 13, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, travelled to Whitehorse, Yukon, from March 13 to 15, 2026, to attend the Arctic Winter Games.
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Message from the Governor General on International Day to Combat Islamophobia
Message – March 15, 2026
As we observe International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to stand together against hatred and discrimination in any form.
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Governor General to preside over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall
Media Advisory – March 17, 2026
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 March 19, 2026.
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Closing of the Arctic Winter Games
Speech – March 14, 2026
As an Inuk raised in Canada’s Arctic, it means so much to me to see participants from across the circumpolar world come together and show what we can achieve.
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Mixed Honours – March 19, 2026
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Order of Canada Companion The Honourable Rosalie Silberman Abella, C.C. Toronto, Ontario Rosalie Silberman Abella is an icon of Canadian values. Born in a displaced persons camp to Holocaust survivors, she became the first Jewish woman on Canada’s Supreme Court. She set the bar with her landmark con...
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Presentation Ceremony of Canadian Honours
Speech – March 19, 2026
Today, your names will be added to a long list of remarkable people who have helped shape our society.
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Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony
Official Activity – May 15, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 5 Officers (O.C.) and 8 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Order of Merit of the Police Forces
Official Activity – May 14, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 7 Officers (O.O.M.) and 57 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 14, 2026.
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Unveiling ceremony of the Inuit sacred spiritual symbol
Official Activity – May 19, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, witnessed the unveiling of the third Indigenous spiritual symbol, the qulliq, as an approved optional spiritual emblem for engraving on headstones at the National Military Cemetery in Ottawa.
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Meeting with His Majesty King Felipe VI, King of Spain
Official Activity – May 20, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Majesty King Felipe VI, King of Spain, on May 19, 2026, at Rideau Hall.
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Visit to the Citadelle and the City of Québec
Official Activity – May 26, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, travelled to the City of Québec, marking her last visit to the Citadelle as Governor General.
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Celebrating Canada’s Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic athletes at Rideau Hall
Official Activity – May 27, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed Canadian athletes to Rideau Hall in recognition of their outstanding achievements at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
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Announcement of Governor General Legacy Investment
Official Activity – May 29, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, joined the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, at a special event hosted by the Rideau Hall Foundation to announce a new legacy initiative.