Monarchy in Canada

Mary Simon is Canada's 30th Governor General

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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The new governor general then made her way to Rideau Hall, the official residence and workplace of the governor general in Ottawa, where family members were waiting to mark the event.

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  • The new governor general then made her way to Rideau Hall, the official residence and workplace of the governor general in Ottawa, where family members were waiting to mark the event.
  • "I am so honoured to be Canada's first Indigenous governor general.
  • Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada
    Mary Simon is the first Indigenous governor general in Canada since Confederation.
  • The installation of a new governor general is a historic moment reflecting our constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy.

First Audience with Her Majesty The Queen for Governor General Designate Mary Simon

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Friday, July 23, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, July 23, 2021 /CNW/ -The Governor General Designate, Mary Simon, met with Her Majesty TheQueen yesterday.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, July 23, 2021 /CNW/ -The Governor General Designate, Mary Simon, met with Her Majesty TheQueen yesterday.
  • In accordance with the constitutions of national orders, Her Majesty invested Ms. Simon as an extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada (C.C.
  • Ms. Simon was born in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik (Quebec) and will be the first Indigenous governor general in Canada.
  • Canada is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy and the Governor General is the representative of Her Majesty The Queen in Canada.

Prime Minister announces The Queen's approval of Canada's next Governor General

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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As Governor General, Ms.Simon will be the representative of Her Majesty The Queen in Canada.

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  • As Governor General, Ms.Simon will be the representative of Her Majesty The Queen in Canada.
  • She will be Canada's 30th Governor General since Confederation, and the 13th Governor General appointed by Her Majesty during her 69 years on the throne.
  • The selection was informed through the advice of the Advisory Group on the Selection of the Next Governor General.
  • With an evolving role that predates Confederation, the Governor General acts on behalf of the Sovereign, Canada's Head of State.

Canada Post honours the Rt. Hon. John Turner with new stamp

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 7, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada Post unveiled a new stamp today to celebrate and honour the life of the Right Honourable John Napier Wyndham Turner (1929-2020), whose passion for public service had a lasting impact on Canada.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, June 7, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada Post unveiled a new stamp today to celebrate and honour the life of the Right Honourable John Napier Wyndham Turner (1929-2020), whose passion for public service had a lasting impact on Canada.
  • As finance minister, Turner stewarded Ottawa's fiscal policy through the economic tumult of the 1970s.
  • In 1994 Turner became a Companion of the Order of Canada and, in 2012, received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
  • Designed by Paprika Design of Montral, the stamp is based on a photograph chosen by the Turner family.

Exceptional Canadians recognized by the Administrator in virtual presentation ceremonies

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Friday, May 21, 2021
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b'OTTAWA,ON, May 21, 2021 /CNW/ -During a series of private virtual ceremonies, His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, presented a variety of Canadian honours.

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  • b'OTTAWA,ON, May 21, 2021 /CNW/ -During a series of private virtual ceremonies, His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, presented a variety of Canadian honours.
  • These private virtual ceremonies were attended by a small gathering of family and friends to celebrate each individual\'s extraordinary accomplishments.\nMany honours exist within the Canadian Honours System, including the Order of Canada, the Meritorious Service Decorations and the Sovereign\'s Medal for Volunteers.
  • Each of these inspiring individuals and their stories of compassion, goodwill and achievement should be celebrated.
  • They show us how together we contribute to a better Canada.

Michener Awards Foundation announces finalists for the 2020 Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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"\nCurrently celebrating its 50thyear, the Michener Award was founded in 1970 by the late Roland Michener, then Canada\'s governor general, to honour excellence in public-service journalism.

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  • "\nCurrently celebrating its 50thyear, the Michener Award was founded in 1970 by the late Roland Michener, then Canada\'s governor general, to honour excellence in public-service journalism.
  • Due to the pandemic, the Michener Awards will be virtual this year.\nJudges for the 2020 Michener Awards:\nThe Michener Awards honour, celebrate, and promote excellence in Canadian public service journalism.
  • Established in 1970 by the late Right Honourable Roland Michener, Governor General of Canada from 1967 to 1974, the Michener Awards are Canada\'s premier journalism award.
  • The Michener Awards Foundation\'s voluntary Board of Directors administers the award, in partnership with the Rideau Hall Foundation.

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh

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Friday, April 9, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, April 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh:

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the passing of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh:
    "It was with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of The Duke of Edinburgh.
  • "Prince Philip maintained a special relationship with the Canadian Armed Forces and over the years became ColonelinChief of six Canadian units.
  • In 2011, he was named honorary general of the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force, as well as honorary admiral of the Royal Canadian Navy.
  • "Prince Philip was a man of great purpose and conviction, who was motivated by a sense of duty to others.

Message on the Death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh

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Friday, April 9, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, April 9, 2021 /CNW/ - Throughout his long life, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh devoted himself to the people of the Commonwealth and of Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 9, 2021 /CNW/ - Throughout his long life, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh devoted himself to the people of the Commonwealth and of Canada.
  • The Duke of Edinburgh leaves a legacy that has touched so many, especially the hundreds of thousands of young participants in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards program.
  • His Royal Highness devoted his life to his family and to fulfilling his unique role in our constitutional monarchy.
  • On behalf of all Canadians, I offer my deepest condolences to the members of the Royal Family.

New high commissioners and ambassadors welcomed to Canada

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Monday, March 29, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, March 29, 2021 /CNW/ - His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, welcomed two new high commissioners and five new ambassadors to Canada during a virtual ceremony on Monday, March 29, 2021.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 29, 2021 /CNW/ - His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, welcomed two new high commissioners and five new ambassadors to Canada during a virtual ceremony on Monday, March 29, 2021.
  • The following new high commissioners and ambassadors presented their credentials:
    New high commissioners and ambassadors, along with their families, are normally welcomed to Canada at a ceremony at Rideau Hall.To protect the health and safety of all participants, the presentations are currently taking place virtually.
  • A key responsibility of the governor general is to represent Canada at home and abroad.
  • The governor general must officially welcome to Canada both high commissioners from countries of which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is not the head of State and ambassadors before they can carry out their duties.

Canadian invested into the Order of Canada for journalistic contributions

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Monday, March 29, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, March 29, 2021 /CNW/ - Ms. Joan May Hollobon, O.C., was invested virtually into the Order of Canada today.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 29, 2021 /CNW/ - Ms. Joan May Hollobon, O.C., was invested virtually into the Order of Canada today.
  • His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, presented her with the insignia of the Order of Canada during the private virtual ceremony, which was attended by a small gathering of friends.
  • Nominations for the Order of Canada are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
  • Nominate someone who has made outstanding contributions to their field of endeavour to the Order of Canada.