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I am honoured to welcome you, President Čaputová, and your partner, Mr. Juraj Rizman to Rideau Hall and to Canada.

OTTAWA, Ontario—The grounds of Rideau Hall will come alive during Winter Celebration. People of all ages will enjoy an unforgettable outdoor experience while taking part in over a dozen free activities, performances and a few surprises. This activity-filled afternoon will take place on the grounds o...

My husband, Whit, and I join with all Canadians in sending our best wishes to His Majesty The King as he begins cancer treatment.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 1 Commander (C.O.M.), 16 Officers (O.O.M.) and 80 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during two ceremonies at Rideau Hall.

Welcome to Rideau Hall and congratulations to all those being invested and those being promoted into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the presentation of credentials of six new heads of mission to Canada.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 1 Companion (C.C.), 17 Officers (O.C.) and 42 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

You are all here in Canada to answer one, overarching question: how can we work together to make our countries, and this world, a better place?

Today, we learn your stories. And your stories are as unique as your contributions to a wide variety of different fields.

It is with sadness that I learned of the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. Canada has lost a great statesman, but his contributions will forever be remembered.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will meet with His Excellency Daniel Noboa Azín, President of the Republic of Ecuador, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will mark International Women’s Day by delivering the keynote address at an event hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa and the Women Heads of Diplomatic Mission in Ottawa.

Today, we celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on the progress we have made towards gender equality.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will visit The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans to tour the facility, learn about the services they provide to veterans, and speak with women receiving support from the centre.

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the accomplishments of women here in Canada and around the world. In every field and industry, women are contributing. They are innovators, champions, advocates, artists, entrepreneurs, public servants and more.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will host The Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Rideau Hall.

At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Alaska, from March 9 to 12, 2024, to attend the Arctic Winter Games.

The seventy-fifth anniversary of The Commonwealth is a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey.

The Commonwealth represents a wealth of cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.

It’s wonderful to see representatives from so many different nations and peoples here with us today.