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Governor General Mary Simon launched this year’s Storytime at Rideau Hall by joining young visitors to Rideau Hall to read books and participate in fun literacy activities under a Reading Tent.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser undertook a visit to the Italian Republic and the Holy See, from March 5 to 8, 2026.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, travelled to Whitehorse, Yukon, from March 13 to 15, 2026, to attend the Arctic Winter Games.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 5 Officers (O.C.) and 8 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 7 Officers (O.O.M.) and 57 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 14, 2026.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, witnessed the unveiling of the third Indigenous spiritual symbol, the qulliq, as an approved optional spiritual emblem for engraving on headstones at the National Military Cemetery in Ottawa.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Majesty King Felipe VI, King of Spain, on May 19, 2026, at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, travelled to the City of Québec, marking her last visit to the Citadelle as Governor General.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed Canadian athletes to Rideau Hall in recognition of their outstanding achievements at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, joined the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, at a special event hosted by the Rideau Hall Foundation to announce a new legacy initiative.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended a reception hosted by the speakers of the Senate and House of Commons.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2026 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) to seven laureates.

Today marked a historic occasion, as Governor General Designate Louise Arbour was received in her first audience by His Majesty King Charles III.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour was installed as the 31st governor general of Canada during a historic ceremony that took place in the Senate Chamber.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, attended Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Toronto.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2025 Michener Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

The Governor General welcomed His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to Rideau Hall on his first official visit to Canada since acceding as the Aga Khan in February 2025.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Excellency Cai‑Göran Alexander Stubb, President of Finland, at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon recognized the outstanding contributions of Canada’s top innovators during the Governor General’s Innovation Awards ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon travelled to Montreal to attend the Change of Command ceremony and deliver remarks.