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Welcome all of you to Rideau Hall for this presentation of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards.

I am delighted to be here with all of you, gathered on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe people, to celebrate the performing arts.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present the 2023 Michener Awards for meritorious public service journalism, the 2024 Michener-Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Journalism and Michener-L. Richard O’Hagan Fellowship for Journalism Educational and Mich...

National Indigenous Peoples Day is a powerful reminder of the resilience, strength and enduring spirit of Indigenous communities.

Your stories create dialogue and understanding. They also shine a spotlight on different perspectives.

Members of the public are invited to take part in a series of memorable summertime events at Rideau Hall. From the well-loved Relief of the Sentries and classical music concerts in the Royal Grove, to literacy and Indigenous art activities, there are plenty of free events to entertain and inspire vi...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will take part in an art activity with schoolchildren to launch the Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams heart garden at Rideau Hall.

Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the presentation of credentials of three new heads of mission to Canada.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will be joined by Métis artist Christi Belcourt for a photo opportunity to mark the exhibition of Honouring My Spirit Helpers at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including one Companion, 16 Officers, two Honorary Officers and 64 Members.

Today’s ceremony is a reminder that we are here to build bridges, exchange ideas, explore avenues for co-operation and keep the channels of communication open.

Happy Canada Day! There is so much to be proud of in this country.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will take part in two special events on June 28 as part of the summer season at Rideau Hall.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will undertake an official visit to Newfoundland and Labrador from June 29 to July 5, 2024.

It is with great pride that I stand before you to recognize the history and the contributions of The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. This regiment holds a unique place in our nation's story, as the oldest regiment in all of Canada.

I am honoured to be here with you today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Newfoundland National War Memorial. Today, we also pay tribute to this unknown son of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Unknown Soldier who has finally returned home.

I am delighted to be here today and to accept the position of honorary chief commissioner. For more than six decades, the members of the Canadian Coast Guard have protected our waters, and have ensured our safety and security.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is launching a cross-country Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour.

It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan on being named the new chief of the Defence Staff.

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.