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Governor General Mary Simon

Mary Simon is the first Indigenous governor general in Canada since Confederation. She was installed as the 30th governor general of Canada on July 26, 2021.

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  • Official photo of Governor General Mary May Simon. She is outdoors. The Rideau Hall gardens are visible in the background.

    Biography

    Mary Simon has attained national and international recognition for her work on Arctic and Indigenous issues and as an advocate for Inuit rights and culture.

  • The official photo of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada.

    Official Photo

    The official photo of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is available in two versions.

  • Governor General Mary Simon's Coat of Arms

    Hover over the image to find out more about the elements of the Governor General's personal coat of arms.

  • Order of Canada

    Insignia

    Encouraging excellence is one of the roles and responsibilities of a governor general. Upon taking office, the governor general is invested in or presented with specific honours.

  • Official photo of His Excellency Whit Grant Fraser. Bookshelves are visible in the background.

    His Excellency Whit Fraser, C.C.

    His Excellency Whit Grant Fraser is the spouse of Mary May Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous governor general and the 30th governor general since Confederation.

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