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Louise Arbour to be sworn in as governor general in June, Ottawa saysPrime Minister Mark Carney announced on Tuesday the retired Supreme Court justice will replace Mary Simon, who became Canada's first Indigenous viceregal in 2021.CanadaMay 7
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Here’s a list of Canada’s governors general since ConfederationLouise Arbour will take over as Canada's next governor general in July. Here's a list of all of Canada's governors general since Confederation.PoliticsMay 5
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Louise Arbour will be Canada’s new governor general, replacing Mary SimonLouise Arbour, who was born in Montreal, served as a Supreme Court justice from 1999 to 2004. Arbour, 79, is one of Canada’s most decorated jurists.PoliticsMay 5
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Prime Minister Carney set to announce new governor general: sourcesPrime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name the successor Tuesday to Mary Simon as Canada's 31st governor general since Confederation.CanadaMay 4
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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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