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This year marks an important turning point in our history, as it is the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Final Report.

Today, let us honour the police and peace officers who gave their lives to protect their communities and their fellow Canadians.

Ten years ago, hundreds of children and youth, along with residential school Survivors, gathered here on the grounds of Rideau Hall, to plant paper hearts.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by taking part in various events that foster dialogue and deepen understanding of the history and enduring impacts of the residential school system.

Today, as we raise this flag, we remember the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools and never came home.

It is an honour to present you these Meritorious Service Decorations and Decoration for Bravery.

Every day, families, friends and members of Indigenous communities mourn the loss of sisters, mothers, loved ones and children who have gone missing or whose lives have been violently cut short or forever changed.

QUÉBEC, Quebec—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will recognize 43 individuals whose exceptional acts of bravery and deeds during military duties have brought honour to our country. The ceremony will take place at the Citadelle of Québ...

On this World Mental Health Day, I encourage all Canadians to treat their mental health with the same importance they give their physical health.

On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my heartfelt congratulations to Canadian Peter Howitt on being recognized with the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences, alongside his fellow laureates.

We are meeting to express profound gratitude to members of the Canadian Armed Forces who sacrificed their lives to make the world a safer place.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will receive the first poppy of the 2025 National Poppy Campaign during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

This fall, Rideau Hall is offering an exciting roster of programming that promises something special for visitors from near and far.

Today, it is with great pride that I become an honorary member of the Royal 22e Régiment.

This is a time of challenges and threats, but also one of possibilities and hope.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will host Telling Canadian Stories through Film: A Sneak Preview of National Canadian Film Day. During this unique event, Her Excellency will deliver remarks before and after screening...

OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will take part in commemorative events to mark the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney P.C., C.C., G.O.Q.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present a total of 64 Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division), including 8 Meritorious Service Crosses (M.S.C.) and 56 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.), during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Th...

And so I am honoured that today, we get to share your stories, stories of amazing people.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake an official visit to Nunavut from April 1 to 4, 2024, where they will mark the territory’s 25th anniversary.