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  • Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

    Official Activity  –  April 23, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 39 recipients during a ceremony in the Ballroom at Rideau Hall.

  • MMIWG2S+ National Summit

    Official Activity  –  May 4, 2026

    Governor General Mary Simon delivered opening remarks at the MMIWG2S+ Urban Indigenous Action Group National Summit, recognizing their leadership and ongoing efforts to make their communities safer.

  • Visit to Tumbler Ridge

    Official Activity  –  April 29, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, returned to Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, from April 27 to April 29, 2026.

  • 25th Anniversary of the National Indigenous Veterans Monument

    Official Activity  –  June 21, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, took part in a ceremony hosted by Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones (AVA) to mark the 25th anniversary of the unveiling of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument.

  • Maritime Ball

    Official Activity  –  June 19, 2026

    As commander-in-chief, Governor General Arbour joined members of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard to celebrate the legacy and contributions of our maritime forces.

  • Letters of Credence Ceremony

    Official Activity  –  June 23, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, received the credentials of four new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

  • Royal Assent Ceremony

    Official Activity  –  June 18, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, granted Royal Assent by written declaration for several bills.

  • Annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and Storytime

    Official Activity  –  June 25, 2026

    Governor General and Commander-in-Chief Arbour conducted the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard at Rideau Hall, a long-standing tradition of military precision, polish and pageantry.

  • Canada Day national noon ceremony

    Official Activity  –  July 1, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, took part in her first-ever Canada Day national noon ceremony at Lebreton Flats Park, in Ottawa, on July 1.

  • 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion

    Official Activity  –  July 17, 2026

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, participated in a commemorative ceremony recognizing the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion at the National War Memorial, in Ottawa.

  • #16Days

    Official Activity  –  November 28, 2023

    The issue of online violence has been on our minds over the past year. During the #16Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, we’re talking about it.

  • Equal Voice event

    Official Activity  –  November 29, 2023

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, took part in a fireside chat with distinguished journalist Lisa LaFlamme, at an event hosted by Equal Voice.

  • Perley Health long-term care home

    Official Activity  –  December 4, 2023

    Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser brought holiday cheer to Perley Health long-term care home by meeting with seniors, veterans, older adults and members of the Perley Health community.

  • Letters of Credence Ceremony

    Official Activity  –  December 4, 2023

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed four new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

  • Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division)

    Official Activity  –  December 7, 2023

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General, presented a total of 62 Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division), including 13 Meritorious Service Crosses (M.S.C.) and 49 Meritorious Service Medals (M.S.M.), during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Thursday, December 7.

  • Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts

    Official Activity  –  December 8, 2023

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented Canada’s top visual arts honours to outstanding Canadians during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

  • Happy holidays

    Official Activity  –  December 13, 2023

    Let us give each other the gift of hope this holiday season. Today and throughout the new year, I encourage all Canadians to do one act of kindness every day.