Arbour to be installed as GG as Poilievre makes the case for a ‘strong Alberta within a united Canada’ in Calgary – iPolitics
June 8th, 2026
What’s happening on (and off) Parliament Hill, plus the news you need to start your day.
Nearly 22 years after wrapping up a five-year stint serving on the bench of the highest court in the land, Louise Arbour is set to be formally sworn in as Canada’s next vice-regal representative during a mid-morning ceremony in the Senate that, as Canadian Press notes, “will include a 21-gun salute, a poetry reading and two musical performances by Canadian artists,” as well as Arbour’s inaugural address to Canadians in her new role. (10 a.m.)
Prime Minister Mark Carney is also on the speaking list for the event, with Arbour’s predecessor, Mary Simon, Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak also expected to be in attendance.
