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Governor General Mary Simon presented Canada’s top literary honours during the Governor General’s Literary Awards ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander‑in‑Chief of Canada, travelled to the Netherlands from May 3 to May 6, 2025, to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and the End of the Second World War in Europe.

At the request of the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis.

As Commander-in-Chief of Canada, Governor General Mary Simon presented scrolls to newly appointed General Officers and Flag Officers (GOFO) during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 9 Officers (O.O.M.) and 60 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon delivered remarks during the opening ceremony of the 73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival, celebrating 80 years of Liberation with the Canadian Army.

Governor General Mary Simon delivered remarks at the 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards Ceremony.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of members of the Canadian ministry at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, was presented with the first poppy of the National Poppy Campaign during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, invested 3 Commanders (C.M.M.), 13 Officers (O.M.M.) and 44 Members (M.M.M.) into the Order of Military Merit at a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

As commander-in-chief of Canada, Governor General Mary Simon delivered the opening remarks at the Women, Peace and Security Conference 2025.

A Terrifying Tea Party, where spooky met sophisticated, took place on the grounds of Rideau Hall.

On behalf of Governor General Mary Simon, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, C.P., Deputy of the Governor General and Chief Justice of Canada, joined Canadians at the National Remembrance Day Ceremony, standing together in reflection and gratitude.

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

On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Chief Justice of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, participated in several events on November 18 and 19, 2025, as part of the State visit of Their Majesties Ki...

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser were excited for the public to attend a brief ceremony and officially launch the skating season.

On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, the Honourable Suzanne Côté, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and Deputy of the Governor General, received the credentials of six new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

Governor General Mary Simon welcomed four new heads of mission to Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

As part of her constitutional duties, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of three members of the Canadian ministry at Rideau Hall.