OTTAWA (ON), February 6, 2022 /CNW/ – This year we mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. grow in Northern Quebec, my grandmother showed us pictures of The Queen. Her Majesty was revered in the Arctic because the relationship between the Crown and Indigenous peoples is considered sacred. For the past 70 years, Her Majesty has been […]
Message from the Governor General on the...
OTTAWA (ON), January 29, 2022 /CNW/ – Five years ago, a heinous attack shook the city of Quebec, an attack motivated by hatred. Six followers of the Islamic Cultural Center were killed and 19 others were injured. The Muslim community – and all of Canada – mourned this terrible loss. Today we remember the victims […]
Message from the Governor General on the...
OTTAWA (ON), January 27, 2022 /CNW/ – Walk down the street in your community and you will see from Canada the diversity. You will meet people of different religions, backgrounds and languages. Each person has a story, their own journey that brought them to this country, to this street, to this precise moment. During the […]
Transcript of the Governor General’s New
OTTAWA (ON), December 30, 2021 /CNW/ – A new year gives us a fresh start and new hope for tomorrow. We have seen hope in the everyday. Even after a difficult year, Canadians are showing resilience, compassion and adaptability. These Canadians inspire me to keep working, to keep looking for better ways to help our […]
Governor General announces 135 appointme...
OTTAWA, December 29, 2021 /CNW/ – Today, Her Excellency the Right Honorable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canadaannounced 135 appointments to the Order of Canada. The newly appointed include 2 Companions (CC), 39 Officers (OC), 1 Honorary Member and 93 Members (CM). The list of appointees, with short citations, can be found here. They will […]
Message from the Governor General to mem...
OTTAWA (ON), December 22, 2021 /CNW/ – I would like to thank the members of the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as all Canadians working in the foreign service, for their extraordinary commitment to our country. Their work continues to make a difference every day. This year I had the opportunity to participate in my […]
Outstanding Achievements Recognized by t...
OTTAWA (ON), December 13, 2021 /CNW/ – Today, in a ceremony at Rideau Hall, Her Excellency the Right Honorable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, awarded honors to 23 outstanding personalities. The ceremony was attended by a small group of family and friends who joined in celebrating the recipients and their accomplishments. The Canadian Honors […]
The Governor General welcomes new Heads ...
OTTAWA (ON), December 7, 2021 /CNW/ – Today, Her Excellency the Right Honorable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed four new Heads of Mission to Canada during an official presentation ceremony at Rideau Hall. Upon their arrival in Canada, new Heads of Mission must present their credentials to the Governor General before they can […]
Message from the Governor General on Rem...
OTTAWA, ON, November 11, 2021 / CNW / – On Remembrance Day, our thoughts are with Canadian veterans who fought for our freedom and our values. Who has served far from home, in peacekeeping missions and in horrific wars. Who came home, never the same, or never came home at all. We remember their families […]
Message from the Governor General of Can...
OTTAWA, ON, November 7, 2021 / CNW / – I am a proud Inuk, born in Nunavik, Quebec, in from Canada Arctic. There are approximately 15,000 Inuit living in 15 communities across Nunavik. The stories of my life are rooted in my love for my mother tongue, Inuktitut, and the traditional customs of our people, […]
Governor General Welcomes New Heads of M...
OTTAWA, ON, November 3, 2021 / CNW / – Today, Her Excellency the Right Honorable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed three new heads of mission to Canada during a formal presentation ceremony at Rideau Hall. Upon arrival in Canada, new heads of mission must present their credentials to the Governor General before […]
Media Advisory – Governor General to Wel
OTTAWA, ON, November 1, 2021 / CNW / – Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the presentation of the credentials of three new Heads of Mission to Canada. During the ceremony, the following new Heads of Mission will present their credentials to the Governor General: Her Excellency Immaculate Nduku Musili […]
Message from the Governor General of Can...
OTTAWA, ON, September 29, 2021 / CNW / – As we mark the first National Truth and Reconciliation Day, I reflect on how my childhood shaped me. How many children in our community and thousands of other indigenous children across Canada, were torn from their homes, separated from their families and sent to residential schools, […]
Governor General participates in annual ...
OTTAWA, ON, September 22, 2021 / CNW / – Today, Her Excellency the Right Honorable Mary May Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, attended a ceremony to honor Indigenous and non-Indigenous veterans and to commemorate the 20e anniversary of the National Aboriginal Veterans Monument. The event, hosted by Aboriginal Veterans Autochthones, took place at […]
Outstanding Canadians Recognized by Gove...
OTTAWA, ON, September 17, 2021 / CNW / – Today, in a ceremony at Rideau Hall, Her Excellency the Right Honorable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, presented the honors to 14 exceptional Canadians. The ceremony was attended by a small group of socially distant family and friends who joined us in celebrating the […]
Governor General welcomes new Ambassador...
OTTAWA, ON, September 9, 2021 / CNW / – Today, Her Excellency the Right Honorable Mary May Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed four new ambassadors to Canada during a formal presentation ceremony at Rideau Hall. Upon arrival in Canada, new high commissioners and ambassadors must present their credentials to the governor general before they […]
Message from the Governor General on the...
OTTAWA, ON, August 15, 2021 / CNW / – I am happy to greet those from coast to coast and around the world who are celebrating National Acadian Day. On this day of celebration, let’s take the time to learn more about the inspiring history of Acadia, which is filled with stories of courage, resilience […]
Governor General Froyla Tzalam Tells OAS...
Views : 1,096 Posted: Thursday August 12, 2021. 2:11 PM CST. By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belize Governor General Froyla Tzalam said indigenous peoples need specific support to enable meaningful commitment and resources to bridge the gap between practice and policy. The Governor General addressed the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) which […]
Governor General Simon marks Internation...
OTTAWA, ON, August 9, 2021 / CNW / – “On August 9, we commemorate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. It marks the day of the first meeting of the United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations in 1982. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples around the world have cared for the lands, […]