First Indigenous Governor General

• ‘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
  
• Mary Simon’s lack of French prompts investigation after 400 complaints: watchdog

  Prominent Inuk leader Mary Simon does not speak French, which is one of Canada's two official languages. Her appointment to be the next governor general is leading to complaints.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2021
  
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• Mary Simon will officially become first Indigenous governor general on July 26

  Prominent Inuk leader and former diplomat Mary Simon will be Canada's first Indigenous governor general and takes over after Julie Payette left the office in turmoil.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2021