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I’ll leave it to the great poets and philosophers to try and describe Canadian culture and Canadian identity but the root of it is surely simple: "We are a country of skaters."

It was with great sadness that Whit and I learned of the passing of curling champion and esteemed journalist Colleen Jones.

On December 6, 1989, 14 women were murdered at the hands of a man who believed his problems were caused and perpetuated by women.

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.

Today, we extend a heartfelt welcome to our new heads of mission from Timor-Leste, Iceland, Montenegro and the Central African Republic.

Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover a swearing-in ceremony presided by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will preside over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on December 11, 2025.

As the Holiday season approaches, I wish to express my profound gratitude to members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Diplomatic Corps, especially those serving abroad and away from their home during this special time.

The passing of Frank Gehry marks the loss of a true global architectural titan. He was seen by many as one of Canada's most brilliant artistic minds.

Over the weekend, Indigenous communities witnessed a historic and moving gesture as 62 cultural artefacts were returned to Canada by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.

Healing is most powerful when people reconnect with who they are—with their traditions, language, values and shared history.

Our country needs more conversations that include Indigenous youth like you, so that your perspectives help shape our future.

Today, we celebrate not only your talent, expertise and the years of dedication you’ve invested in building your careers. We also honour all the lives you’ve touched through your work.

As winter’s embrace envelops us and the year draws to a close, we pause to cherish the warmth of connection and shared dreams.

The new year promises us more wonderful opportunities to strengthen the bonds that unite us.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has made 80 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including 6 Companions, 15 Officers and 59 Members.

This Ribbon Skirt Day, let us all embrace and celebrate the diverse customs that add to the beauty of our nation.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Mexico, from January 19 to 21, 2026, to meet with Her Excellency Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, President of the United Mexican States.

Today, on Bell Let’s Talk Day, I invite all Canadians to nurture their mental health with the same care they give to their physical health.

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