Rideau Hall

Her Excellency to host The Governor General's Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World

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Friday, March 8, 2024
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OTTAWA, ON, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will host The Governor General's Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Rideau Hall.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will host The Governor General's Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Rideau Hall.
  • Participants will hear directly from individuals affected by online abuse to demonstrate the gravity and impact of this disturbing trend.
  • Participants will also learn about existing initiatives against online abuse, and take part in discussions focused on building a safer, more respectful digital world.
  • "Creating respectful digital spaces is a priority for me as governor general.

First Poppy 2023 presented to Canada’s Governor General

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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OTTAWA, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion presented the First Poppy of the 2023 National Poppy Campaign today, to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion presented the First Poppy of the 2023 National Poppy Campaign today, to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
  • The Legion’s Dominion President, Bruce Julian, pinned the Poppy during the ceremonial event at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
  • “Each year, we are honoured by our Governor General’s gracious support in wearing the First Poppy,” he shares.
  • It reflects the country’s ongoing thankfulness for their sacrifices and its image is a central part of the National Poppy Campaign.

First Poppy 2023 presented to Canada’s Governor General

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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OTTAWA, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion presented the First Poppy of the 2023 National Poppy Campaign today, to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Oct. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Royal Canadian Legion presented the First Poppy of the 2023 National Poppy Campaign today, to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada.
  • The Legion’s Dominion President, Bruce Julian, pinned the Poppy during the ceremonial event at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
  • “Each year, we are honoured by our Governor General’s gracious support in wearing the First Poppy,” he shares.
  • The Legion’s National Poppy Campaign launches annually on the last Friday in October and will begin on October 27 this year.

Governor General to host intergenerational dialogue to mark The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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The speakers will discuss the importance of learning about residential schools, what reconciliation means, and how art can inspire reflection on important national issues.

Key Points: 
  • The speakers will discuss the importance of learning about residential schools, what reconciliation means, and how art can inspire reflection on important national issues.
  • On September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who never returned home and the Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.
  • Designed to encourage reflection and deepen understanding of reconciliation, this special intergenerational event reflects the NDTR's 2023 theme of education.
  • The Governor General will release a statement about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30, 2023.

Statement from the Governor General on the Visit to Canada by His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska

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Saturday, September 23, 2023
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Today was one of those historic moments, as Canada welcomed the President of Ukraine.

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  • Today was one of those historic moments, as Canada welcomed the President of Ukraine.
  • From our homes in Canada, it can be difficult to comprehend all that they have lost.
  • We will stand side by side with Ukrainians until, as President Zelenskyy implored, these aggressions end with Ukrainian victory.
  • Let's hope today's historic moments help provide the support the Ukrainians so desperately deserve, so that they can get back to enjoying the ordinary moments.

Family fun activities at Rideau Hall this summer

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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From the Relief of the Sentries to guided tours of the residence, all special events and activities are free of charge and provide educational fun for the whole family.

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  • From the Relief of the Sentries to guided tours of the residence, all special events and activities are free of charge and provide educational fun for the whole family.
  • On June 21, Métis artist Tracey-Mae Chambers will install a site-specific art piece on the porte-cochère of the Queen's Entrance at Rideau Hall as part of her #hopeandhealingcanada initiative.
  • The guard will also perform the Relief of the Sentries throughout the summer on the grounds of Rideau Hall.
  • Volunteers invite visitors to settle in under the Reading Tent to read books and participate in fun literacy activities.

Speech on the occasion of the Michener Awards

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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This acknowledgement is one steeped in meaning and reflects Canadians' respect for the journey of reconciliation we are on together.

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  • This acknowledgement is one steeped in meaning and reflects Canadians' respect for the journey of reconciliation we are on together.
  • Congratulations to the winners, nominees and every journalist being honoured at the Michener Awards.
  • At its best, media hold us accountable to each other and reveal the full depth of stories both large and small.
  • Once again, congratulations to the 2021 and 2022 cohorts of the Michener Awards, as well as to the 2022 and 2023 Michener-Deacon Investigative Fellowship and Michener-L. Richard O'Hagan Educational Fellowship.

Michener Award recognizes powerful investigations into Residential School funds and Hockey Canada mismanagement in joint ceremony honoring public service journalism

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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The Michener Award for 2021 is presented jointly to CBC Saskatoon: Inside the failed push to make Catholic Church pay for its residential school abuses and The Globe and Mail: Residential Schools.

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  • The Michener Award for 2021 is presented jointly to CBC Saskatoon: Inside the failed push to make Catholic Church pay for its residential school abuses and The Globe and Mail: Residential Schools.
  • "We are so fortunate to be able to confer the Michener Award for 2021 and 2022 in person once again at Rideau Hall.
  • The Michener Award was founded in 1970 by the late Roland Michener, then governor general, to honour excellence in public service journalism.
  • Thank you to the Michener Award Judges:
    Jim Compton: Producer at Rising Day Media, formerly of CHUM-TV and APTN

Michener Awards Foundation Announces its 2023 Fellowship Winners

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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The Michener-Deacon fellowship for investigative reporting is awarded this year to Molly Thomas for her investigative project "Afghanistan's Secret Schools: Version 2.0".

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  • The Michener-Deacon fellowship for investigative reporting is awarded this year to Molly Thomas for her investigative project "Afghanistan's Secret Schools: Version 2.0".
  • At this event hosted by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon Governor General of Canada, all of the Michener Award finalists and winners of the 2021 and 2022 will be celebrated, along with our 2022 and 2023 fellowship recipients.
  • The Michener Award, founded in 1970 by the late Roland Michener, then governor-general, honours excellence in public service journalism.
  • The Michener-Deacon Investigative Journalism fellowship is supported by the Michener Awards Foundation and the family of the late Paul S. Deacon.

Only two weeks left to submit to the Michener Awards and Fellowships

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Friday, February 3, 2023
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Submissions can be made at www.michenerawards.ca

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  • Submissions can be made at www.michenerawards.ca
    The Michener Award is presented annually to news organizations, rather than individuals.
  • Entries are judged for their professionalism, their impact on the public, and the degree of arms-length public benefit that is generated.
  • The Michener Awards Foundation offers two fellowships, one in support of investigative reporting and one dedicated to the enrichment of journalism education.
  • Winners for both the 2021 and 2022 Michener Award cycles will be announced at the Michener Awards Ceremony on June 14, 2023 at Rideau Hall.