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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...
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Statement from the Governor General on the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney
Message – March 1, 2024
It is with sadness that I learned of the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney. Canada has lost a great statesman, but his contributions will forever be remembered.
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Governor General to meet with the President of the Republic of Ecuador
Media Advisory – March 4, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will meet with His Excellency Daniel Noboa Azín, President of the Republic of Ecuador, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.
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Meeting with the President of the Republic of Ecuador
Official Activity – March 5, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Excellency Daniel Noboa Azín, President of the Republic of Ecuador, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.
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Governor General to deliver keynote address at International Women’s Day event
Media Advisory – March 5, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will mark International Women’s Day by delivering the keynote address at an event hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa and the Women Heads of Diplomatic Mission in Ottawa.
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The Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World
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On April 11, 2024, Governor General Mary Simon will host a one-day symposium at Rideau Hall that will bring together individuals who experience online violence and experts from across the country to share their experiences, explore solutions, and create allyship and networks of resilience.
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Message from the Governor General on International Women’s Day
Message – March 8, 2024
Today, we celebrate the achievements of women and reflect on the progress we have made towards gender equality.
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King Charles III Coronation Medal
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The Coronation Medal was created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on May 6, 2023.
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Governor General to visit The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans
Media Advisory – March 11, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will visit The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans to tour the facility, learn about the services they provide to veterans, and speak with women receiving support from the centre.
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International Women’s Day
Speech – March 8, 2024
On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the accomplishments of women here in Canada and around the world. In every field and industry, women are contributing. They are innovators, champions, advocates, artists, entrepreneurs, public servants and more.
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Her Excellency to host The Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World
News Release – March 8, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will host The Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Rideau Hall.
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Governor General to support Canadian athletes at the Arctic Winter Games
Media Advisory – March 9, 2024
At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Alaska, from March 9 to 12, 2024, to attend the Arctic Winter Games.
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International Women’s Day event
Official Activity – March 8, 2024
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, marked International Women’s Day by delivering the keynote address at an event hosted by the Canadian Club of Ottawa and the Women Heads of Diplomatic Mission in Ottawa. Her Excellency’s address focused on the importance of ...
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Message from His Majesty The King for the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration
Message – March 11, 2024
The seventy-fifth anniversary of The Commonwealth is a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey.
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Message from the Governor General on Commonwealth Day
Message – March 11, 2024
The Commonwealth represents a wealth of cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds.
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Arctic Winter Games – Opening Ceremony
Speech – March 10, 2024
It’s wonderful to see representatives from so many different nations and peoples here with us today.
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Arctic Winter Games
Official Activity – March 11, 2024
At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, traveled to Alaska, from March 9 to 12, 2024, to attend the Arctic Winter Games.
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UPDATE Governor General’s visit to The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans
News Release – March 12, 2024
OTTAWA, Ontario—With regrets, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will no longer visit The Pepper Pod: A Retreat Centre for Women Veterans, on March 13, 2024. She looks forward to visiting the centre at a later date.
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