Mary Simon
Mary Simon is a Canadian politician and the first Indigenous Governor General of Canada, appointed in July 2021. As a prominent advocate for Indigenous rights and issues, Simon has played a crucial role in promoting reconciliation and understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. Recently, she was in the news for signing the ordinance that terminated Buffy Sainte-Marie's appointment to the Order of Canada amid controversies surrounding Sainte-Marie's claimed Indigenous heritage.
Born on Aug 21, 1947 (77 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 2 | 8.00 | 0.12% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 47,388 | $1,700,000 | 2,120$ |
| Totals | 2 | 38,005,238 | 47,388 | $1,700,000 | 2,120$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Mary Simon, Governor-General of Canada, presented the 2025 Governor-General’s Performing Arts Awards to seven laureates during an intimate ceremony.
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Canada:
Mary Simon, now Governor-General, served as Canada’s Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs between 1994-2004.
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Canada:
Speeches by Governor General Mary Simon were part of the Canada Day celebrations.
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Kazakhstan:
Mary Simon received a congratulatory telegram from the President of Kazakhstan on Canada Day.
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Kazakhstan:
Tokayev congratulated Governor General Mary Simon on Canada Day.
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Canada:
Governor-General Mary Simon plans to invest six individuals into the Order of Canada during the ceremony.
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Saudi Arabia:
Mary Simon is the Governor General of Canada who received congratulations from King Salman on Canada Day.
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Mauritania:
She is the Governor General of Canada who received congratulations from the President of Mauritania.
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Canada:
Governor General Mary Simon made the appointments on April 17.
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Canada:
Mary Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous Governor-General, could have a role to play in reversing Bill C-5.
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