Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “I am delighted to wish His Majesty King Charles III a happy 76th birthday. From the beginning, His Majesty The King’s commitment to building a better future for all through volunteerism, education and environmental sustainability has remained steadfast. In a year marked by sobering health news, His Majesty The … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued the following message on the passing of John Horgan: “As we learn of the passing of John Horgan, former Premier of British Columbia and Canada’s ambassador to Germany, Whit and I would like to express our deepest condolences to his wife, Ellie and their two sons, Nate and Evan. Throughout his … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon gave the following eulogy for former senator Murray Sinclair on November 10: “It is impossible to pay tribute in a few words to such a remarkable leader as the Honourable Murray Sinclair. A man with both great wisdom that he used to defend Indigenous rights and expose systemic injustices, but also to … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “On Remembrance Day, we honour the extraordinary contributions of those who sacrificed their lives to protect our freedoms and values. We commend our veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces for their steadfast bravery and deep sense of duty, which have earned them the highest respect of … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “This Veterans Week, we extend our deepest gratitude to the many Canadians who have selflessly served our nation. This year, we honour our aviation veterans as we celebrate 100 dedicated years of service of the Royal Canadian Air Force. We owe our veterans for their courage and dedication, … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “Today, my husband Whit [Fraser] and I join all Canadians in mourning the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair. We are deeply saddened by the loss of a friend and prominent leader in Canada who championed human rights, justice and truth. Anishinaabe and a member of the Peguis … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon released a report, titled Fostering Respect in a Digital World, on Digital Citizen Day to share key takeaways from the Governor General’s Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World. The report is available online. Contact media@gg.ca.
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “This year, the United Nations chose an important theme for World Mental Health Day: mental health at work. It is a topic that often arises in my conversations with Canadians from coast to coast to coast. Bridging the gap between how we view mental versus physical health is … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we commemorate the lives forever lost or traumatically affected by the residential school system. We honour the resilience of Survivors, who bravely share their stories so that history may never be repeated. Reconciliation is a shared pursuit. We all have … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “When I was appointed as Canada’s first Indigenous governor general, it was on the basis of my many years of experience as a bridge builder between different communities and nations, an advocate for education, a defender of Indigenous rights, and my longstanding commitment to advance reconciliation between Indigenous … Read more
