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Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, invested 7 Officers (O.O.M.) and 57 Members (M.O.M.) into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on May 14, 2026.

When a new governor general is announced, they become known as the Governor General Designate.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, witnessed the unveiling of the third Indigenous spiritual symbol, the qulliq, as an approved optional spiritual emblem for engraving on headstones at the National Military Cemetery in Ottawa.

Please note that the information below reflects the rank and posting of the appointees at the time of their appointment to the Order of Military Merit. CommandersMajor-General Erick David Simoneau, C.M.M., M.S.M., C.D.Office of the Assistant Chief of Military PersonnelOttawa, OntarioOfficersColonel ...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, met with His Majesty King Felipe VI, King of Spain, on May 19, 2026, at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, travelled to the City of Québec, marking her last visit to the Citadelle as Governor General.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed Canadian athletes to Rideau Hall in recognition of their outstanding achievements at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, joined the Right Honourable Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada, at a special event hosted by the Rideau Hall Foundation to announce a new legacy initiative.

July 5 Capping our Crescendo Concert Series, Rideau Hall will present an outdoor concert with the full Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser attended a reception hosted by the speakers of the Senate and House of Commons.

The official photo of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, Governor General of Canada, is available in multiple versions.

Encouraging excellence is one of the roles and responsibilities of a governor general. The governor general presents national honours and awards to recognize people who have demonstrated valour, bravery, excellence or exceptional dedication to service that brings credit to the country.

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.

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...

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.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2026 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) to seven laureates.

Today marked a historic occasion, as Governor General Designate Louise Arbour was received in her first audience by His Majesty King Charles III.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour was installed as the 31st governor general of Canada during a historic ceremony that took place in the Senate Chamber.