Governor General
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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon released from hospital, recovery from illness ongoingRideau Hall said Monday that the governor general was in hospital due to a respiratory virus, forcing her to miss Tuesday's Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa.CanadaNov 14, 2025
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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeralGov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, with all five of the country's cardinals also expected to attend.CanadaApr 23, 2025
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Avril Lavigne, Stephen Poloz among those inducted into Order of CanadaAvril Lavigne joins a list of 83 inductees into the Order of Canada, which is considered one of the country's highest honours and are appointed by the governor general.CanadaJun 27, 2024
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Governor General visits Regina Open Door Society as part of Saskatchewan visitLearners at the Regina Open Door Society told Governor General Mary Simon stories about how they came to Canada.CanadaApr 23, 2024
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Governor General to make 1st official visit to Saskatchewan next weekGov. Gen. Mary Simon will be making her official visit to Saskatchewan with stops in Regina and Saskatoon from April 22 to 24.CanadaApr 18, 2024
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Governor general announces Order of Canada appointees. Who made the list?The list of new officers of the Order of Canada includes the first Inuit senator in Canada, guitar-maker Linda Manzer, editorial cartoonist Michael de Adder and pollster Nik Nanos.CanadaDec 28, 2023
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Hamilton musician Tom Wilson to receive Order of CanadaWilson joins some 85 new appointments to the order, one of the highest honours in the Canada, which also includes several professors from McMaster University.CanadaJun 30, 2023
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New chief justice appointed for ManitobaPrime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Thursday that Marianne Rivoalen, a Federal Court of Appeal judge from St. Labre, Man., will take on the role.CanadaJun 1, 2023
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Governor General’s office shuts down social media account comments over hateful rhetoricRideau 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.'CanadaFeb 13, 2023
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Governor General calls 2022 ‘monumental,’ mourns Queen Elizabeth II in NYE messageMary Simon also spoke about those in northern Canada who live in darkness over the winter and use that time to 'tell stories, rejuvenate and to move forward together.'CanadaDec 30, 2022
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