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.
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Mary Simon is Canada’s first Indigenous and 30th Governor General, who has presided over the event since her appointment in 2021.
Mary Simon gets send-off at Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, TELUS gala raises funds for youth
Canada· 2026-07-11
Furqat Sidiqov presented his credentials to Canadian Governor General Mary Simon in June 2023.
Furqat Sidiqov Braziliya prezidentiga ishonch yorliqlarini topshirdi – O‘zbekiston yangiliklari – Gazeta
Uzbekistan· 2026-07-10
Mary Simon is the current governor general of Canada who was represented by Michaelle Jean during the ceremony for Marilyn Brooks.
Canadian fashion designer Marilyn Brooks, 93, has diedCanada· 2026-07-06
Former governor general Mary Simon stated it was inappropriate for a prime minister to live on the grounds of Rideau Hall.
Carney announces contest to revamp uninhabitable Canadian PM residence | Canada
United Kingdom· 2026-06-26
Ms. Simon made the appointments on April 17, acting on the recommendations of an advisory council on the order.
Michael J. Fox promoted within Order of Canada as one of 61 newly announced appointmentsCanada· 2026-06-26
Mary Simon, a former governor-general, stated it was inappropriate for prime ministers to live at Rideau Cottage.
Federal government is actively engaged on 24 Sussex, National Capital Commission head saysCanada· 2026-06-24
Former governor-general Mary Simon marked the opening of the Canadian consulate in Nuuk, Greenland.
Governor-General clothing allowance cut as part of expenditure reviewCanada· 2026-06-23
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon attended the ceremony unveiling the model dog sled.
Métis artifact from 1920s repatriated from VaticanCanada· 2026-02-26
The intensity of news coverage reached a crescendo Friday night, with a public vigil attended by Governor-General Mary Simon.
As shootings’ shock subsides, Tumbler Ridge searches for normalcyCanada· 2026-02-16
Mary Simon is the first Indigenous Governor General of Canada who attended the reception for the new consulate.
Jutarnji list - Ledeni gradić od 20.000 ljudi postaje poligon za obračun sila. Kanada povlači znakovit potez
Croatia· 2026-02-13
Governor-General Mary Simon sent her deepest condolences to Tumbler Ridge.
Politicians, global leaders, Olympians express shock, sadness at B.C. shootingCanada· 2026-02-12
Governor-General Mary Simon said she and her husband send their deepest condolences to the community.
Emotional Carney says nation mourns with Tumbler Ridge, B.C., after deadly school shootingCanada· 2026-02-11
Governor-General Mary Simon said in a statement that she and her husband Whit Fraser send their deepest condolences to the community.
Live updates: Leaders react to Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, Carney to deliver speech in House of CommonsCanada· 2026-02-11
Mary Simon is the first Native American representative to officially represent King Charles III.
Canada și-a înfipt steagul pe teritoriul Groenlandei: „Nu-s foarte sigur că Trump va fi vreun pic mișcat”
Romania· 2026-02-08
Governor-General Mary Simon accompanied Anita Anand at the consulate opening ceremony.
U.S. relations improving but Greenland crisis not over, Denmark’s Foreign Minister saysCanada· 2026-02-07
Mary Simon, the Governor General of Canada, stated that the opening of the consulate strengthens diplomatic ties.
Франция и Канада открыли консульства в Гренландии
Belarus· 2026-02-07
Governor-General Mary Simon expressed her concerns about U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments regarding Greenland.
Canada opens new Greenland consulate in ceremony led by Governor-General Mary SimonCanada· 2026-02-07
Governor General of Canada Mary Simon was present at the opening of the Canadian consulate in Nuuk.
Canada and France opening consulates in Greenland's capital amid Trump push
United States· 2026-02-07
Canadian Governor General Mary Simon arrived in Nuuk earlier Friday to officially open their country’s consulate.
France and Canada open consulates in Greenland amid Trump threatsUnited States· 2026-02-06Mary Simon is the Governor General of Canada representing the British monarch.
Canadá abre su primer consulado en Groenlandia
Honduras· 2026-02-06
Mary Simon is the Governor General of Canada who accompanied Anita Anand to Greenland.
Canadá e França abrem consulados na Gronelândia em demonstração de apoio à Dinamarca | Árctico
Portugal· 2026-02-06
Mary Simon is the Governor General of Canada.
Canada and France to open Greenland consulates after Trump demandsUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-06
Mary Simon is the Governor-General of Canada and an Inuk from Nunavik.
Inuit leaders from Canada arrive in Nuuk in show of support for GreenlandersCanada· 2026-02-06
Governor-General Mary Simon will be in Nuuk on Friday to open a consulate in the capital.
Canada and France establish diplomatic presence in Greenland amid Trump threatsCanada· 2026-02-04
Mary Simon is set to visit Greenland, Denmark and Norway next week as Canada’s first Indigenous governor general.
Governor-General Mary Simon heading to Norway, Denmark and GreenlandCanada· 2026-02-01
Governor-General Mary Simon called Bishop Idlout 'a remarkable spirit' and a 'prominent elder who championed peace, reconciliation and love.'
Teen shown on $2 bill grew up to become world’s first Inuk bishopCanada· 2026-01-25
Mary Simon is the first Indigenous Governor General of Canada.
Canciller De la Fuente recibe en el AIFA a Mary Simon, gobernadora general de Canadá
Mexico· 2026-01-19
Mary Simon is the Governor General of Canada and the first Indigenous person to hold this position.
Le Vatican restitue une soixantaine d’artefacts autochtones au Canada
France· 2025-12-10
Mary Simon, the Governor-General, has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
Politics Insider: PBO casts doubts on how Ottawa defines capital spending in budgetCanada· 2025-11-16
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is recovering in hospital from a respiratory virus.
Live updates: Veterans, dignitaries mark Remembrance Day in ceremonies across CanadaCanada· 2025-11-11
