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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.

As we mark International Women’s Day, we celebrate the contributions of women and girls.

Commonwealth Day provides us with the opportunity to celebrate the common bonds that bring us together with the wider international community.

Commonwealth Day was an occasion of particular pride for my beloved Mother, The late Queen – a treasured opportunity to celebrate our Commonwealth family, to whose service she dedicated her long and remarkable life.

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.

Today, we mark National Indigenous Languages Day with a promise of ajuinnata.

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.

It is my great honour and pleasure to congratulate His Majesty King Charles III, King of Canada, on the historic occasion of his Coronation.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Governor General Mary Simon wishes to share a message from His Majesty The King:

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.

This year, we mark the 40th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

We must make the health of our Earth a priority, for the sake of every generation to come.

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.

Together, you are facing hard truths and continue to address important issues facing the CAF.

I would like to wish all Canadians a wonderful and reflective National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Happy Canada Day!

It has now been a year since I became Canada’s 30th governor general, the first Indigenous person to serve in this role. Undoubtedly, my predecessors would share the observation that the first year of being governor general is devoted to better understanding the nature of the role, along with seeing...

Everyone, every Canadian, deserves space to tell their stories, to love who they love, to be who they are.

Statement from the Governor General

Throughout his long life, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh devoted himself to the people of the Commonwealth and of Canada. He stood by Her Majesty The Queen for more than six decades, a constant and reassuring presence.