Mary Simon
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Canada’s governor general urges unity, kindness in end-of-year addressCanada's Governor General Mary Simon said in her annual year-end message that 2023 presented challenges brought on by climate change and global conflict.CanadaDec 29, 2023
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Quebec court says it can hear challenge to governor general’s lack of FrenchGroups 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.PoliticsAug 9, 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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National residential schools monument to be built on Parliament HillOttawa appointed a committee in 2022 to select a site for the monument in keeping with one of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's calls to action.CanadaJun 20, 2023
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Manitoba grand chief ‘upset’ with Queen Elizabeth II statue replacementAMC Grand Chief Cathy Merrick said in a press release that restoring the statue without consulting Manitoba's Indigenous population shows a 'lack of commitment to reconciliation.'CanadaJun 7, 2023
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Governor General offers help in debate over statues linked to colonizationSimon held meetings at the Manitoba legislature, including a half-hour get-together with Premier Heather Stefanson and an hour-long meeting with Indigneous leaders.CanadaJun 7, 2023
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Tessa Virtue, Mary Simon among 333 Canadians banned from entering RussiaThe sanctions are mostly symbolic, with Russia banned from hosting major sporting events and Canadian athletes having no reason to travel to the country.CanadaApr 12, 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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Misinformation mercenary, artists and businessmen among Albertans named to Order of CanadaGov. Gen. Mary Simon announced the list of appointees to the Order of Canada Thursday.CanadaDec 29, 2022
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Hockey star Sidney Crosby, astronaut David Saint-Jacques named to Order of CanadaGov. Gen. Mary Simon announced 99 new members appointed to the Order of Canada Thursday, including NHL's Sidney Crosby and Canadian astronaut David Saint-JacquesCanadaDec 29, 2022