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.”
