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The spouse of the governor general plays a tangible role in defining and carrying out the mandate of the governor general of Canada. The spouse may also develop a program of his or her own that complements and supports the overall goals of the mandate. He or she: takes part in official ceremonies an...

Read George Elliott Clarke’s poem celebrating the Order of Canada’s 1967 founding.

Follow the Governor General on Social Media.

The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General supports the Governor General in fulfilling his constitutional, State and ceremonial responsibilities. The Office is also responsible for planning and implementing the Governor General’s program and the many activities he/she undertakes with, and o...

The Government of Canada is working hard to enhance the role of Parliament and the proactive disclosure of information so that Canadians are better able to hold Parliament, their Government, and public sector officials to account.

The annual reports describe the key activities of the Office, along with the costs to deliver its programs. The reports illustrate how the Office supports governors general in fulfilling their responsibilities.