Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “This year, we mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Growing up in Northern Quebec, my grandmother would show us pictures of The Queen. Her Majesty was revered in the Arctic, since the relationship between the Crown and Indigenous peoples is considered sacred. For the past 70 years, Her Majesty has been … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “Five years ago, a heinous attack rocked Québec City—an attack driven by hate. Six worshippers at the Islamic Cultural Centre were killed and 19 more were injured. The Muslim community—and all of Canada—mourned this terrible loss. Today, we remember the victims of the attack and those who lost … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon announced 135 appointments to the Order of Canada. The new appointees include two Companions (C.C.), 39 Officers (O.C.), one honorary Member and 93 Members (C.M.). The list of appointees is available online. Call 343-573-7563.
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “I would like to thank the members of the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as all Canadians working in the foreign service, for their extraordinary commitment to our country. Their work continues to make a difference every day. This year, I had the opportunity to participate in my … Read more
During a ceremony at Rideau Hall, Governor General Mary Simon presented honours to 23 exceptional individuals. The ceremony was attended by a small gathering of family and friends who joined in celebrating the recipients and their accomplishments. Call 343-573-7563.
Governor General Mary Simon welcomed four new heads of mission to Canada during a formal presentation ceremony at Rideau Hall. The following new heads of mission presented their credentials: Harsha Kumara Navaratne Weraduwa (Sri Lanka), Alfredo Martínez Serrano (Spain), Ronen Pinchas Hoffman (Israel) and David Louis Cohen (U.S.A.). Call 343-573-7563.
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “From coast to coast to coast, Canadians still bear the scars of the tragic event that unfolded on December 6, 1989, at Polytechnique Montréal. We will never forget that the lives of 14 people, whose future looked promising, were taken solely because they were women. For them, for all women and … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon was invested as a Dame of Justice in the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, and was installed as Prior of the Priory of Canada. Call 343-573-7563.
The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) confirms that there was an unauthorized access to its internal network. The OSGG is working with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security on the investigation and took immediate action to strengthen its network. Call 343-573-7563. Governor General Mary Simon received the credentials of four new heads of mission to Canada: Anizan … Read more
The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General launched an updated version of the Public Register of Arms, Flags and Badges of Canada. The upgrade to the online version of The Public Register will improve access to this important resource of coats of arms, flags and badges created or recorded by the Canadian Heraldic Authority, in addition to promoting … Read more
