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Canada Day is an opportunity to reflect on all that we have accomplished as a country and to consider what more we want to do.

Mrs. Gerda Hnatyshyn was an extraordinary person who epitomized duty and service—to her family, to the arts, to Rideau Hall and its staff, and to the country.

Today, I want to applaud the young Indigenous peoples around the world who are acting as agents of change.

One year ago, our country and the world mourned the loss of Queen Elizabeth II

Statement from the Governor General on the Visit to Canada by His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a time to reflect.

Today, my husband, Whit, and I join all Canadians in mourning the passing of our extraordinary sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Canada, the Commonwealth and the world continue to mourn and say farewell to our beloved monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Throughout the 70 years of her reign, Her Majesty was the embodiment of service and an inspiration, leading with grace and wisdom. Our collective grief is a reflection of...

LONDON, England—Today, Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest. There will be pageantry and ceremony, and the faith that so defined how she approached her life. But more than that, there will be so many people. Her Majesty loved meeting people and hearing their stories. They, in return, loved her.

Governor General Mary Simon wishes to share a message from His Majesty The King regarding the devastation of storm Fiona.

Today, I had the opportunity to meet with the people of the James Smith Cree Nation in the aftermath of the recent attacks on their community. As we spoke, I shared in their grief. No one should have to mourn a loved one taken too soon by such unimaginable means.

Today is an important day, not just for Indigenous peoples, but for all Canadians. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a day to reflect and to remind ourselves that when we acknowledge truth, listen to one another, and work together, we can build a more prosperous country where all of u...

Today, Whit and I visited communities in Prince Edward Island to see the damage and devastation caused by last month’s Hurricane Fiona. Our hearts go out to the residents of Prince Edward Island, and to all those in Atlantic Canada dealing with the aftermath of this disaster.

On Remembrance Day—and every day—let us honour the great service and sacrifice made by our veterans.

Whit and I would like to wish His Majesty The King a happy 74th birthday.

My wife joins me in expressing our deepest sympathy for all those whose lives and livelihoods have been affected by the wildfires that continue to burn across much of Western Canada.

On this International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, I want to thank all Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and agents of change from all walks of life who actively support Indigenous rights through their commitment to sustainable development projects or education.

The Acadian people are thriving. For over four centuries, Acadians have contributed to Canada’s social and economic growth. They have made their voices heard in every aspect of public life. They have proudly preserved their French heritage, enriching our cultural life with so many works of literatur...

My wife and I send our most heartfelt congratulations to all those who represented Canada at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Over the coming days, I look forward to encouraging and supporting Canada’s impressive Paralympic team. Our athletes are sending a clear message to the world: every athlete can aspire to excellence and inspire the world.