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The Governor General of Canada

The Governor General of Canada

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour

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The Governor General is a key figure in Canadian parliamentary democracy. Learn about the role and responsibilities of the representative of the Sovereign, Canada’s head of State.

Louise Arbour shaking hands with the Usher of the Black Rod outside of the Senate.
Installation Day of Canada’s 31st Governor General
Photo credit: Yui Mok © PA Images / Alamy, 2026 Louise Arbour shaking hands with His Majesty King Charles III.
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