Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield, former lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan. From 2012 to 2018, Mrs. Solomon Schofield served as Saskatchewan’s 21st lieutenant governor with grace and unwavering commitment to Canadians. Her notable support for our Canadian Armed Forces, and … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “Whit and I were saddened to learn of the passing of Burdett “Burd” Thomas Sisler, Canada’s oldest living man and one of the world’s oldest Second World War veterans. Born in 1915 and raised in Toronto, Mr. Sisler answered the call to serve during the Second World War … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “My husband, Whit, and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Stephen Lewis, an extraordinary Canadian politician, diplomat and humanitarian who dedicated his life to making the world a better place. As Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations (UN) and the UN special envoy … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “Language is more than simply a means of communicating. It plays an essential role in carrying the culture, spirit and wisdom of a people from one generation to the next. That is why I am so pleased to see Indigenous languages being revitalized and passed down to youth … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, I invite all Canadians to confront racial prejudice in all its forms. Racism continues to affect far too many Canadians in areas such as justice, employment, health care and everyday interactions. Last October, the Canadian Armed Forces delivered … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “On International Day of La Francophonie, we celebrate the importance of the French language and the rich cultural diversity it nurtures in communities around the world. March 20 commemorates the creation of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, in 1970, of which Canada is a founding member. Dedicated to promoting … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “As we observe International Day to Combat Islamophobia, we are reminded of our shared responsibility to stand together against hatred and discrimination in any form. Hostility toward Muslim communities, from online hate to harassment and even physical violence, is deeply troubling and unacceptable. This targeted discrimination harms our … Read more
His Majesty King Charles III issued a statement: “We join together on this Commonwealth Day at a time of great challenge and great possibility. Across our world, communities and nations face the increasing pressures of conflict, climate change and rapid transformation. Yet it is often in such testing moments that the enduring spirit of the Commonwealth is most … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “On behalf of all Canadians, it is my great honour to extend our nation’s best wishes to all our Paralympic athletes, as well as to their families, friends and coaches as we mark the opening of the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. At a time when global events … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “Today, Indigenous communities celebrate the repatriation of a rare Métis dogsled model from the Vatican museum. The historic return of cultural artefacts to Canada by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV is a gesture that honours reconciliation and the tireless work that Inuit, First Nations and Métis peoples have … Read more
