Westminster system

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.

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.

Official Publications 3.2021

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021
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The official Gazette of the CPVO has been published and is available for free in electronic format only (PDF).

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The official Gazette of the CPVO has been published and is available for free in electronic format only (PDF).

You may download the gazette from the Gazette page.

Official Publications 2.2021

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Saturday, April 24, 2021
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The official Gazette of the CPVO has been published and is available for free in electronic format only (PDF).

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The official Gazette of the CPVO has been published and is available for free in electronic format only (PDF).

You may download the gazette from the Gazette page.

Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Members of the House of Commons) Bill

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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A Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to provide that Members of the House of Commons may not be Members of the Scottish Parliament; and for connected purposes.

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A Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to provide that Members of the House of Commons may not be Members of the Scottish Parliament; and for connected purposes.

Scottish Parliament (Disqualification of Members of the House of Commons) Bill

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Friday, March 26, 2021
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A Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to provide that Members of the House of Commons may not be Members of the Scottish Parliament; and for connected purposes.

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A Bill to amend the Scotland Act 1998 to provide that Members of the House of Commons may not be Members of the Scottish Parliament; and for connected purposes.