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Trudeau names Indigenous leader Mary Simon as next Governor General of Canada
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Trudeau names Indigenous leader Mary Simon as next Governor General of Canada
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Trudeau names Indigenous leader Mary Simon as next Governor General of Canada
Description
July 6, 2021
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday the appointment of Inuk leader Mary Simon as Canada’s next governor general. “Ms. Simon’s career has always been one of breaking down barriers,” said Trudeau, adding that, “today, after 154 years, our country takes a historic step. I cannot think of a better person to meet the moment.”
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Trudeau names Indigenous leader Mary Simon as next Governor General of Canada02:04 | July 6, 2021
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Airline expert says WestJet strike could cause chaos for Canadian Travel03:26 | 23 minutes ago
-
New study shows Canadians are fed up with tipping, expert weighs in03:05 | 24 minutes ago
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WestJet CEO, president condemn ‘absurd’ mechanics’ union strike, address flight cancellations04:15 | 2 hours ago
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Calgary water emergency: Water quality testing one step closer as repaired pipe gets filled01:48 | 4 hours ago
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Trudeau faces calls to resign after Toronto byelection loss02:06 | June 28, 2024
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Lt.-Gen Jennie Carignan becomes Canada’s next Chief of the Defence Staff00:24 | June 28, 2024
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Ahead of Canada Day, 7 in 10 say they feel country is ‘broken’: poll02:03 | June 28, 2024
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Lesser Known Facts About Canada05:46 | June 28, 2024
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Previewing Euros and Copa America05:30 | June 28, 2024
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Federal Government Steps in, Prevents WestJet Strike06:18 | June 28, 2024
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7 in 10 Canadians say they feel the country is ‘broken’: poll00:37 | June 28, 2024
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Ottawa expands federal dental care program02:07 | June 27, 2024
-
WestJet, mechanics union ordered into arbitration02:42 | June 27, 2024
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“Utter BS”: Sajjan responds to allegations he instructed Canadian special forces to rescue Afghan Sikhs02:32 | June 27, 2024
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Singh unsure on details of what Sajjan ‘did or didn’t do’ to help Sikhs evacuate Afghanistan in 202102:53 | June 27, 2024
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Singh congratulates Nenshi on Alberta NDP win: ‘We have a united goal’01:12 | June 27, 2024
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St. Paul’s byelection: NDP withdrawal of Liberal support ‘not a decision’ for today, Singh says05:00 | June 27, 2024
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Crombie to investigate ‘shady’ Doug Ford deals around Ontario Science Centre, Greenbelt if elected03:56 | June 27, 2024
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How WestJet flight cancellations could impact air travelers as strike looms ahead of long weekend01:56 | June 27, 2024
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Federal government expands dental care support to youth, persons with disabilities02:12 | June 27, 2024
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Alberta Premier Smith ‘trying to seek conflict’ rather than focusing on dental patients: Holland01:58 | June 27, 2024
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St. Paul’s byelection: Holland says message from voters heard ‘loud and clear’00:55 | June 27, 2024
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Canadians may need to rethink retirement savings as more are living longer02:34 | June 27, 2024
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WestJet begins cancelling flights ahead of long weekend after 2nd strike notice00:47 | June 27, 2024
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Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Liberals stand by Trudeau after byelection loss01:51 | June 26, 2024
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‘There’s going to be some fat cod out there’: N.L. cod moratorium ends after 32 years02:21 | June 26, 2024
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‘I don’t see what the resolution could look like’: WestJet CEO calls for union to act reasonably01:43 | June 26, 2024
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Union timed strike notice to disrupt busy Canada Day long weekend: WestJet CEO02:19 | June 26, 2024
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Canadian mortgage renewals will weigh on economic growth: Deloitte02:00 | June 26, 2024
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Pride, heartbreak after Oilers lose Stanley Cup Final02:13 | June 25, 2024
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Trudeau names Indigenous leader Mary Simon as next Governor General of Canada02:04 | July 6, 2021
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Airline expert says WestJet strike could cause chaos for Canadian Travel03:26 | 23 minutes ago
-
New study shows Canadians are fed up with tipping, expert weighs in03:05 | 24 minutes ago
-
WestJet CEO, president condemn ‘absurd’ mechanics’ union strike, address flight cancellations04:15 | 2 hours ago
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Calgary water emergency: Water quality testing one step closer as repaired pipe gets filled01:48 | 4 hours ago
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Trudeau faces calls to resign after Toronto byelection loss02:06 | June 28, 2024
-
Lt.-Gen Jennie Carignan becomes Canada’s next Chief of the Defence Staff00:24 | June 28, 2024
-
Ahead of Canada Day, 7 in 10 say they feel country is ‘broken’: poll02:03 | June 28, 2024
-
Lesser Known Facts About Canada05:46 | June 28, 2024
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Previewing Euros and Copa America05:30 | June 28, 2024
-
Federal Government Steps in, Prevents WestJet Strike06:18 | June 28, 2024
-
7 in 10 Canadians say they feel the country is ‘broken’: poll00:37 | June 28, 2024
-
Ottawa expands federal dental care program02:07 | June 27, 2024
-
WestJet, mechanics union ordered into arbitration02:42 | June 27, 2024
-
“Utter BS”: Sajjan responds to allegations he instructed Canadian special forces to rescue Afghan Sikhs02:32 | June 27, 2024
-
Singh unsure on details of what Sajjan ‘did or didn’t do’ to help Sikhs evacuate Afghanistan in 202102:53 | June 27, 2024
-
Singh congratulates Nenshi on Alberta NDP win: ‘We have a united goal’01:12 | June 27, 2024
-
St. Paul’s byelection: NDP withdrawal of Liberal support ‘not a decision’ for today, Singh says05:00 | June 27, 2024
-
Crombie to investigate ‘shady’ Doug Ford deals around Ontario Science Centre, Greenbelt if elected03:56 | June 27, 2024
-
How WestJet flight cancellations could impact air travelers as strike looms ahead of long weekend01:56 | June 27, 2024
-
Federal government expands dental care support to youth, persons with disabilities02:12 | June 27, 2024
-
Alberta Premier Smith ‘trying to seek conflict’ rather than focusing on dental patients: Holland01:58 | June 27, 2024
-
St. Paul’s byelection: Holland says message from voters heard ‘loud and clear’00:55 | June 27, 2024
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Canadians may need to rethink retirement savings as more are living longer02:34 | June 27, 2024
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WestJet begins cancelling flights ahead of long weekend after 2nd strike notice00:47 | June 27, 2024
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Progress slow on Alberta First Nation’s water crisis01:59 | June 26, 2024
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Liberals stand by Trudeau after byelection loss01:51 | June 26, 2024
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‘There’s going to be some fat cod out there’: N.L. cod moratorium ends after 32 years02:21 | June 26, 2024
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‘I don’t see what the resolution could look like’: WestJet CEO calls for union to act reasonably01:43 | June 26, 2024
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Union timed strike notice to disrupt busy Canada Day long weekend: WestJet CEO02:19 | June 26, 2024
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Canadian mortgage renewals will weigh on economic growth: Deloitte02:00 | June 26, 2024
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Pride, heartbreak after Oilers lose Stanley Cup Final02:13 | June 25, 2024
Trudeau names Indigenous leader Mary Simon as next Governor General of Canada
Description
July 6, 2021
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday the appointment of Inuk leader Mary Simon as Canada’s next governor general. “Ms. Simon’s career has always been one of breaking down barriers,” said Trudeau, adding that, “today, after 154 years, our country takes a historic step. I cannot think of a better person to meet the moment.”
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