Installation Ceremony

July 26, 2021

Governor General Designate Mary May Simon’s installation ceremony took place on July 26, 2021.

An installation, the most important state ceremony within Canada's constitutional and ceremonial structure, is when a governor general designate officially becomes the governor general of Canada. 

The installation speech, the first official address to Canadians as Governor General, introduced the vision and themes for the mandate.

Canadian Heritage was responsible for planning the event.

Empty Senate of Canada chamber. Several dark desks down the middle aisle. Dark brown leather chairs in seating areas on either side. A large throne at the front of the room. A glass-enclosed balcony overlooks the chamber.
Photo Credit: Senate of Canada

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