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  • Biography

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    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, was sworn in on June 8, 2026. She is the 31st governor general of Canada.

  • Additional information - Career and Accolades

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    The Honourable Louise Arbour, C.C., G.O.Q. Professional Experience 2021 to 2022 Independent External Comprehensive Review of policies, procedures, programs and culture within DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) 2017 to 2018 United Nations Special Representative of The Secretary General for Inter...

  • Governor General Louise Arbour

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    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, was sworn in on June 8, 2026. She is the 31st governor general of Canada.

  • Mary Simon

    Information  –  July 26, 2021

    Mary Simon has attained national and international recognition for her work on Arctic and Indigenous issues and as an advocate for Inuit rights and culture.

  • Citations – Mixed Honours – June 25, 2026

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    Order of CanadaOfficersPamela Geraldine Appelt, O.C.Oakville, OntarioPamela Appelt is an esteemed community leader. The first Black Canadian woman appointed to the Court of Canadian Citizenship, she is dedicated to uplifting Black communities, particularly through her contributions to education init...

  • Order of Canada Appointees – June 26, 2026

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    CompanionsMichael Andrew Fox, C.C.Burnaby, British Columbia and New York, New York, United States of AmericaMichael J. Fox is in a remarkable chapter of his life, blending selective acting with powerful global advocacy and unflinching honesty about Parkinson’s. Through his foundation, he drives tran...

  • Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Ceremony – April 23, 2026

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    Jonathan Patrick AsquithPrince George, British ColumbiaJonathan Patrick Asquith has been a dedicated volunteer Scout leader with Scouts Canada for more than two decades. He delivers engaging and outdoor educational programs that foster leadership, resilience and teamwork among youth. He also ensures...

  • 2023 Accessibility Progress Report

    Information  –  December 21, 2023

    The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) is pleased to present the first report on progress made under the 2022–2025 Accessibility Plan.

  • Order of Canada appointees – December 2023

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    COMPANIONS The Honourable Serge Joyal, C.C., O.Q., P.C. Montréal, Quebec For his contributions as a senator, lawyer and author, and for his wide-ranging impact as a patron of the arts, heritage and culture sectors. This is a promotion within the Order. J. Wilton Littlechild, C.C., A.O.E., M.S.C., K....

  • Order of Canada appointees – February 2024

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    COMPANIONS James Francis Cameron, C.C. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Manhattan Beach, California, United States of America James Cameron has captured the imagination of millions of people across the globe. One of Hollywood’s most successful directors of all time, he was behind such iconic motion pictu...

  • Order of Merit of the Police Forces - February 14, 2024

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    Please note that the information below reflects the rank and posting of the appointees at the time of their appointment to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. OFFICERS Ronald Kyle Friesen, O.O.M. Surrey Police Service, British Columbia Deputy Chief Rajwinder Singh Gill, O.O.M. Calgary Police Se...

  • Order of Merit of the Police Forces - February 15, 2024

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    Please note that the information below reflects the rank and posting of the appointees at the time of their appointment to the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. COMMANDER Commissioner Thomas Carrique, C.O.M. Ontario Provincial Police, Orillia, Ontario (This is a promotion within the Order) OFFICE...

  • Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division) – March 21, 2024

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    Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division) Wanda Bedard, M.S.C. Montréal, Quebec Wanda Bedard is the founder of 60 million girls, an organization dedicated to girls’ education in developing countries. Each year, the foundation supports two or more major projects, with girls making up at least half o...