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 (78 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 9.00 | 0.19% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 78,953 | $1,700,000 | 3,532$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 9.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 200,206 | $1,200,000 | 1,863$ |
| Totals | 3 | 166,937,991 | 279,159 | $2,900,000 | 5,395$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Mary Simon is set to visit Greenland, Denmark and Norway next week as Canada’s first Indigenous governor general.
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Canada:
Governor-General Mary Simon called Bishop Idlout 'a remarkable spirit' and a 'prominent elder who championed peace, reconciliation and love.'
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Mexico:
Mary Simon is the first Indigenous Governor General of Canada.
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France:
Mary Simon is the Governor General of Canada and the first Indigenous person to hold this position.
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Canada:
Mary Simon, the Governor-General, has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
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Canada:
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is recovering in hospital from a respiratory virus.
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Canada:
Governor-General Mary Simon was present to mark the 25th anniversary of the tomb.
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Canada:
Mary Simon has taken 324 hours of private French lessons since her appointment as Canada’s first Inuk Governor-General in 2021.
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Canada:
Mary Simon is the Governor-General of Canada who received the credentials of India's new high commissioner.
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Canada:
Mary Simon is the Governor-General of Canada who invested Kim Thuy as a member of the Order of Canada.
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