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Canada is advancing on a journey of reconciliation.

As the jubilant echoes of the Tintamarre mark National Acadian Day, let us celebrate Acadian communities across Canada for their contributions that continue to enrich the vibrant fabric of our nation.

Thank you for showing us what’s possible when we come together—united by purpose, and driven by excellence, team spirit and integrity.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser will travel to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, from August 22 to 25, to attend the 2025 Canada Summer Games. During the closing ceremony, the Governor General will deliver remar...

It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of Graham Greene, a legendary Canadian actor and Oscar nominee, who died at the age of 73.

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Ken Dryden. An Officer of the Order of Canada, he dedicated his life to advancing the well-being of his fellow Canadians, both on and off the ice.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Warrant Officer George Hohl in Latvia. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all the members of the Canadian Armed Forces who are grieving this loss.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will receive the credentials of four new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

On this Firefighters’ National Memorial Day, let us recognize the brave firefighters who selflessly risk their lives every day to protect their fellow Canadians.

Congratulations on your new appointments, heads of mission from Costa Rica, Indonesia, Mauritania and the Philippines.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 1 Companion (C.C.), 14 Officers (O.C.) and 46 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the swearing-in ceremony of members of the Canaidan Ministry. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will preside over the swearing-in ceremony.

The Order of Canada is more than a recognition of past achievements. It’s a call to keep reaching higher, to keep driving positive change in your communities—so we can grow stronger in the face of whatever lies ahead.

The Honourable Donald H. Oliver’s passing marks the loss of a true Canadian visionary who broke down barriers of systemic racism.

Welcome to our new heads of mission from Belgium, Haiti, Norway, Ukraine, India and Serbia.

Across Canada, organizations are recognizing Indigenous knowledge as a vital part of science—colleges, universities, research centres, businesses, institutions and governmental organizations like Polar Knowledge Canada.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will meet with His Excellency Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 4 p.m., at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.

OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will welcome six new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

In 2010, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission sparked a national awakening, as Survivors bravely shared their truths about residential schools.