Mary Simon

• Gov. Gen. Mary Simon released from hospital, recovery from illness ongoing

  Rideau 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.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2025
  
• Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral

  Gov. 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.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2025
  
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• In new year address, Governor General stresses importance of mental, physical health

  Governor General Mary Simon asked Canadians to share their hopes for the future, and said she will share the responses in the coming days.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2024
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• Ryan Reynolds, athletes, advocates among new Order of Canada appointees

  This year's list of Canadians deemed to have made extraordinary contributions to the nation features scientists, survivors, advocates and athletes.

  Canada

  Dec 18, 2024
• Avril Lavigne, Stephen Poloz among those inducted into Order of Canada

  Avril 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.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2024
• As online hate rises, Gov. Gen. Mary Simon wants Canadians to be nicer on the web

  In an exclusive interview with Global News, Governor General Mary Simon is urging Canadians to show more respect online -- and says a lack of it has affected her personally.

  Canada

  May 28, 2024
• Governor General visits Regina Open Door Society as part of Saskatchewan visit

  Learners at the Regina Open Door Society told Governor General Mary Simon stories about how they came to Canada.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2024
• Governor General to make 1st official visit to Saskatchewan next week

  Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will be making her official visit to Saskatchewan with stops in Regina and Saskatoon from April 22 to 24.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2024
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• 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
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• Quebec court says it can hear challenge to governor general’s lack of French

  Groups are seeking to have Simon's appointment declared null and void because they say the governor general is constitutionally required to communicate in both official languages.

  Politics

  Aug 9, 2023