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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 10 | 6.70 | 0.56% | +60% | 38,005,238 | 340,472 | $1,700,000 | 15,230$ |
| Venezuela | 3 | 6.33 | 0.18% | +10% | 28,435,943 | 57,289 | $48,000 | 97$ |
| United States | 3 | 6.67 | 0.07% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 226,095 | $21,000,000 | 14,344$ |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 7.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 66,490 | $2,700,000 | 2,644$ |
| Dominican Republic | 2 | 7.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 13,916 | $89,000 | 114$ |
| Russia | 2 | 7.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 154,370 | $1,500,000 | 1,607$ |
| Honduras | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 9,904,608 | 5,885 | $25,000 | 15$ |
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,647 | $1,400,000 | 768$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 5,638 | $700,000 | 456$ |
| Slovakia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 2,844 | $110,000 | 57$ |
| Serbia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 8,737,371 | 4,508 | $55,000 | 28$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,604 | $56,000 | 43$ |
| Australia | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 13,407 | $1,380,000 | 726$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,569 | $210,000 | 112$ |
| Totals | 31 | 732,193,909 | 920,734 | $30,973,000 | 36,241$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Governor-General Mary Simon bestowed the Michener-Baxter Award to Robert Fife.
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Canada:
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon traveled to the Senate building in Ottawa during the King's visit.
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Canada:
Governor-General Mary Simon tweeted about having an audience with His Majesty King Charles III.
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Dominican Republic:
Mary Simon has been the Governor General of Canada since 2021.
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United States:
King Charles III held private meetings with Governor General Mary Simon during his visit.
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United States:
Canadian Governor General Mary Simon welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla upon their arrival in Ottawa.
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Switzerland:
Mary Simon is the first Indigenous person to serve as the Governor General of Canada.
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Spain:
Mary Simon is the Governor General of Canada who welcomed Carlos III and Camilla upon their arrival.
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Canada:
Governor-General Mary Simon greeted the royal couple during their visit.
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Canada:
Governor-General Mary Simon accompanied the King and Queen Camilla to the Senate.
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