GG05-2021-0045-017 06/07/2021 Gatineau, Québec, Canada The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced that on his recommendation, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has approved the appointment of Mary Simon as the next Governor General of Canada. This announcement was made on July 6, 2021 at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Quebec. *** Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau a annoncé que, sur sa recommandation, Sa Majesté la reine Elizabeth II a approuvé la nomination de Mary Simon comme prochaine gouverneure générale du Canada. Cette annonce a été faite le 6 juillet 2021 au Musée canadien de l’histoire à Gatineau, Québec. Credit/Mention de source: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall, OSGG-BSGG

A New Governor General

By Gord Wiebe Jul 26, 2021 | 10:10 AM

Canada has its 30th Governor General.

Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau welcomed Canada’s new Governor General, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon.

Simon was born in Nunavik, in northern Quebec. She has spent a lifetime working to advocate for Inuit rights and culture, young people, and the environment. She was the first Inuk to hold a position as a Canadian ambassador.

Trudeau says, “Throughout her distinguished career, Her Excellency has shown a deep commitment to advancing social, economic, and human rights issues. She has played a leading role in strengthening the ties between the people of the Arctic regions, both nationally and internationally.”