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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.
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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.
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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...
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Governor General to attend Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto
Media Advisory
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, will attend Canada Soccer’s Men’s National Team opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina, on June 12, 2026, at 3 p.m.
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Louise Arbour is the 31st Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada
News Release
Canada’s 31st governor general, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, was installed during a ceremony in the Senate Chamber, in Ottawa, earlier today.
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Installation Speech from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, 31st Governor General of Canada
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I look at Canada through the eyes of someone who has known it both up close and from afar, always with admiration.
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Governor General to celebrate excellence in public service journalism during Michener Awards ceremony
Media Advisory
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, will present the 2025 Michener Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on June 18, 2026.
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Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Louise Arbour to speak at the 25th Anniversary of the Aboriginal Veterans Monument
Media Advisory
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will take part in a ceremony hosted by Aboriginal Veterans Autochtones (AVA) to mark the 25th anniversary of the unveiling of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument.
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Governor General to welcome four new heads of mission to Canada
Media Advisory
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, will receive the credentials of four new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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25th Anniversary of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument
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Let us continue to build bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, strengthening Canada’s defence—so that together, we may meet the challenges of tomorrow.
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Michener Awards Ceremony
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Tonight, we celebrate something that has been at the heart of much of the work I have done throughout my own professional life. Journalists, lawyers, historians —with different tools, different objectives, different options and constraints— we share the same unwavering dedication to the truth.
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Governor General to invest 5 exceptional Canadians at a special ceremony during Canada Day festivities
Media Advisory
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, will take part in her first-ever Canada Day national noon ceremony at Lebreton Flats Park, in Ottawa, on July 1, where she will deliver remarks and preside over a special Order of Canada investiture ceremony.
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List of appointees: Order of Canada, Canada Day National Noon Ceremony - July 1, 2026
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CompanionSimon Brault, C.C., O.Q.Saint-Jean-de-Matha, QuebecSimon Brault is a pillar of the arts and culture sector. As director of the Canada Council for the Arts, he redefined its role by focusing on democratization and accessibility, strengthening support for artists, including those from diverse...
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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.
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Maritime Ball
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The union of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard within one department, in shared service to the country, is an important milestone in the history of civilian and military co-operation in Canada.
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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.
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Canada Day daytime ceremony
Speech – July 1, 2026
We are a country of seasons. Seasons of joy and sadness. Graduation season, wedding season, moving season, seasons for every rite of passage.
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Message from the Governor General on Canada Day
Message – July 1, 2026
The world is watching the country that we are building together.
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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...
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Governor General Announces 61 New Appointments to the Order of Canada
News Release
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, announces 61 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including 4 Companions, 19 Officers and 38 Members. Five appointments represent promotions within the Order.