Governor General Mary Simon participated in events related to the visit of delegates of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League to Canada.

Governor General Mary Simon made a special appearance at Gloucester High School’s graduation ceremony, surprising students, families, and teachers by personally presenting a student with the Governor General’s Academic Medal for outstanding academic excellence.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, engaged in an interactive art activity with youth to honour National Indigenous Peoples Day and launch this season’s Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams heart garden at Rideau Hall.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the 2025 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards (GGPAA) to seven laureates during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. The following evening, the Governor General delivered remarks at the GGPAA Gala at the National Arts Centre (NAC), in Ottawa.