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Letters of Credence Ceremony
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Canada values the many ways our peoples, institutions and communities work together, looking out for each other in a spirit of respect and collaboration.
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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.
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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.
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Governor General to take part in the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard and a special Storytime activity at Rideau Hall
Media Advisory
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will take part in two special events on June 26, 2026, as part of the summer program at Rideau Hall.
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Message from the Governor General on Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
Message
Today, in Francophone communities across Canada and throughout the province of Quebec, people will come together to celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, or as it is now known in Quebec, la fête nationale.
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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.
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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.
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Special Honours Ceremony
Speech
Your contributions are not just individual efforts. Together, they bring about positive change in our country and strengthen its standing in the world.
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Governor General honours remarkable achievements at Rideau Hall
Official Activity – June 25, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, presided over a presentation of Canadian honours during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada to speak at the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion
Media Advisory – July 15, 2026
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will participate in a commemorative ceremony recognizing the 100th anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion, on July 17, at 10:30 a.m., at the National War Memorial, in Ottawa.
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Canada Day message
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Dear Canadians,
I am extremely happy, enthusiastic and particularly grateful to be celebrating my first Canada Day with you as governor general.
I have known Canada both up close and from afar.
Here at home, I’ve discovered a wealth of perspectives that are freely expressed—a space where people can innovate, explore and reinvent themselves.
And abroad, wherever I was working, I was always very proud to identify myself as Canadian.
The world is watching the country we are building together.
A country that shines in many spheres, yet is realistic about the challenges ahead: persistent inequalities and issues that still too often divide us.
We are a country always striving to do better. Our work towards reconciliation and amplifying Indigenous voices is a good example of this, one that has not gone unnoticed on the global stage.
This country is home to great artists, athletes, innovators and scientists, but also to thousands of citizens who reach out to others and demonstrate our common humanity, compassion and solidarity.
Each of you is helping to move Canada forward and shape our place in the world of tomorrow.
You inspire in me a sense of pride, ambition and confidence.
Whether you’re in a remote area, a big city, with family or with friends, let’s celebrate together what unites us, not despite our differences but through them: our ability to welcome others, our solidarity, our resources and our great potential.
Happy Canada Day!
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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.
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The Royal Canadian Legion 100 Years of Remembrance Commemorative Ceremony
Speech – July 17, 2026
For a century, The Royal Canadian Legion has supported our veterans during and beyond their years of service, while keeping their stories alive and paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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Message from the Governor General on the Wildfires Across Canada
Message – July 17, 2026
As devastating wildfires continue to impact thousands of people around the world, my thoughts are particularly with all Canadians who have been affected by this crisis.
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2026 Governor General Innovation Awards
Speech
This week, we celebrate the ideas and people shaping Canada’s future.
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Third national Summit of the MMIWG2s+ Urban Indigenous Action Group
Speech
Every day, Indigenous communities mourn the loss of sisters, mothers, loved ones and children who have gone missing—or whose lives have been violently cut short or forever changed.
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Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers Ceremony
Speech
Across this country, millions of people give their time, skills and compassion to help others—and today, we celebrate you.
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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...