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Ex-SNC Lavalin CEO, humanitarian worker both stripped of Order of CanadaTwo men who were found guilty of wrongdoing have been stripped of their appointments to the Order of Canada, the country's highest civilian honour.CanadaMay 15
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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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Canada’s Governor General starts trip that will head to GreenlandGov. Gen. Mary Simon is in Norway for the start of a trip that will also visit Denmark and Greenland, which comes just weeks after U.S. threats to the sovereignty of Greenland.CanadaFeb 3
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Canada’s Governor General will visit Greenland next weekMary Simon previously served as ambassador to Denmark and will be travelling to Greenland amid the recent U.S. threats to the Danish territory's sovereignty.CanadaJan 28
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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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In new year address, Governor General stresses importance of mental, physical healthGovernor General Mary Simon asked Canadians to share their hopes for the future, and said she will share the responses in the coming days.CanadaDec 31, 2024
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Ryan Reynolds, athletes, advocates among new Order of Canada appointeesThis year's list of Canadians deemed to have made extraordinary contributions to the nation features scientists, survivors, advocates and athletes.CanadaDec 18, 2024
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