Mary Simon Governor General

• ‘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
  
• Mary Simon is now officially Canada’s first Indigenous governor general

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau named Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, as his choice to be the Queen's representative in Canada earlier this month.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2021
  
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• Incoming governor general Mary Simon has virtual audience with Queen Elizabeth

  Mary Simon will be sworn in as the representative of the sovereign in Canada on Monday.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
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• 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
• 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
• Who is Mary Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous governor general?

  Mary Simon called her appointment a 'historic and inspirational moment for Canada' and an 'important step' towards reconciliation.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021
• Mary Simon, Indigenous leader, will be Canada’s next governor general: Trudeau

  Though bilingual in English and Inuktituk, Mary Simon does not speak French -- though says she is committed to learning it on the job as governor general.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2021