Canada Governor General

• Canada’s governor general urges unity, kindness in end-of-year address

  Canada's Governor General Mary Simon said in her annual year-end message that 2023 presented challenges brought on by climate change and global conflict.

  Canada

  Dec 29, 2023
  
• Governor General’s office shuts down social media account comments over hateful rhetoric

  Rideau Hall said the wave of harassment against Gov. Gen. Mary Simon has included 'a greater number of violent threats' as well as 'abusive, misogynistic and racist engagement.'

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2023
  
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• Ahead of queen’s funeral, Governor General says King Charles ‘committed to reconciliation’

  Gov. Gen. Mary Simon said while Charles is "very different" from his mother, he shares the same dedication to service and "bringing different cultures and people together."

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2022
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• Quebec group goes to court over Gov. Gen. Mary Simon’s lack of French

  A former Parti Québécois leadership candidate says choosing a governor general who doesn't speak French is an insult to francophones and a signal that bilingualism doesn't matter.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2022
• Kuujjuaq, Que. healing centre encourages reconnecting with Inuit identity

  The Isuarsivik Recovery Centre in Kuujjuaq, Que. runs nine-week-long programs using a harm-reduction approach tailored to each individual.

  Canada

  May 10, 2022
• Governor General Mary Simon begins tour of Nunavik region of northern Quebec

  Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is beginning her tour of the Nunavik region of northern Quebec today by meeting with local officials, including the Kuujjuaq mayor.

  Canada

  May 9, 2022
• Governor General Mary Simon tests positive for COVID-19

  The Governor General says she is experiencing mild symptoms and will take some time to self-isolate in the coming days.

  Health

  Feb 9, 2022
• Gov. Gen. Mary Simon marks change for Canada: Saskatchewan Indigenous leaders

  Some Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan said Canada's first Indigenous governor general will bring change to the country.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2021
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• ‘Historic day’: Mixed thoughts in Maritimes as Mary Simon sworn in as governor general

  Maritime perspectives varied about Mary Simon becoming Canada's governor general, including suggestions that the appointment is a 'political play.'

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2021
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• ‘The world changed’: Indigenous Canadians say Mary Simon opens new doors for youth

  “I think the door for possibilities has widened today," said one Inuk leader about the installation of Mary Simon as Canada's first Indigenous governor general.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2021