Media Advisory — Governor General Mary Simon to recognize excellence at final Order of Canada ceremony of her mandate at Rideau Hall
Press Release
May 13, 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will invest 6 Officers (O.C.) and 8 Members (C.M.) into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
The Order of Canada celebrates people who have enriched our country through their extraordinary and varied contributions. Appointments are made for sustained achievement at three levels: Companion, Officer and Member. Officers and Members may be elevated within the Order in recognition of further achievements, based on continued exceptional or extraordinary service to Canada.
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Rideau Hall Ballroom
Notes for media:
- To guarantee your access to the ceremony, we ask that you please confirm your attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office at media@gg.ca.
- Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:30 a.m. on the day of the ceremony.
- Photos taken by the Governor General’s official photographer can be made available upon request.
- The Rideau Hall Press Office will gladly coordinate interviews with those invested into the Order of Canada following the ceremony, where possible.
Media information:
Rideau Hall Press Office
media@gg.ca
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