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Order of Military Merit Ceremony
Official Activity – March 21, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon invested 62 members of the Canadian Armed Forces into the Order of Military Merit at a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Swearing-in Ceremony
Official Activity – March 17, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of the prime minister and members of the 30th Canadian ministry at Rideau Hall.
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Dissolution of Parliament
Official Activity – March 23, 2025
Prime Minister Mark Carney presented Governor General Mary Simon with an instrument of advice recommending the dissolution of Parliament.
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InvestInYourself Youth Summit
Official Activity – March 19, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon attended the InvestInYourself Youth Summit, which took place at the Lord Elgin Hotel in Ottawa.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on the occasion of the Journée internationale de la Francophonie (International Day of La Francophonie)
Message – March 20, 2025
On this International Day of La Francophonie, I am happy to commemorate the rich linguistic and cultural heritage that French Canadians contribute to our diverse nation.
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Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony
Speech – March 21, 2025
Today, you are receiving this honour because you exemplify the highest ethical standards and military principles.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Message – March 21, 2025
On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, I invite all Canadians to continue working towards a more inclusive, stronger society.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of National Indigenous Languages Day
Message – March 31, 2025
Today, I join Canadians in celebrating and honouring Indigenous languages.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on the occasion of Sikh Heritage Month
Message – April 1, 2025
April marks the beginning of Sikh Heritage Month, and I am honoured to recognize the profound contributions of the Sikh community across Canada—home to the second-largest Sikh population in the world.
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Governor General to present the new Mary May Simon Cup at the Canadian Ringette Championships
Media Advisory – April 3, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present the inaugural Mary May Simon Cup, which is named in her honour, following the gold medal game at the Canadian Ringette Championships.
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Canadian Ringette Championships
Official Activity – April 5, 2025
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the inaugural Mary May Simon Cup, which is named in her honour, following the gold medal game at the Canadian Ringette Championships.
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Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Summit
Speech – April 7, 2025
The Canadian Cancer Society has been instrumental in spreading hope across the country for many years.
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Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Summit
Official Activity – April 7, 2025
As patron of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), Governor General Mary Simon proudly attended the Annual Daffodil Summit.
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Supreme Court of Canada’s 150th anniversary Symposium
Speech – April 10, 2025
When we foster true representation and equality under the eyes of the law—we build trust and legitimacy. We build equality of opportunity for all.
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Letters of Credence Ceremony
Official Activity – April 29, 2025
Governor General Mary Simon welcomed five new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on the 108th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Message – April 9, 2025
On Easter morning of 1917, Canadian troops answered the call of duty and demonstrated exceptional courage in the battlefields of Vimy Ridge in northern France, where they fought side by side to secure a victory that would echo through the ages