November 20 and 21
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is undertaking a working visit to Winnipeg, on November 20 and 21, 2024.
November 20
![Governor General Simon is sitting in the centre of a room filled with people, listening to her husband Mr. Whit Fraser who is addressing the crowd, seated.]](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_1200/public/media/winnipeg_visit_-_photo_1.jpg?itok=p9KSyQqw "Visit to Winnipeg")
The Governor General delivered introductory remarks at the Governor General’s History Symposium: Fostering Understanding and Empathy Through Inclusive History and attended the panel discussion.
![Governor General Simon and Mr. Whit Fraser are in the centre of a group of 8 people composed of men and women. Everyone is smiling to the camera.]](/sites/default/files/styles/max_width_1200/public/media/winnipeg_visit_photo_2.jpg?itok=vCdAsBUP "Visit to Winnipeg")
Organized by Canada’s National History Society, in collaboration with the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, the symposium featured seven panellists who explored how we can lay the groundwork for a stronger, more understanding Canada by embracing the many voices that form our nation’s stories.
The Governor General invested Bernard Joseph Bocquel, C.M., into the Order of Canada during a small ceremony.
The Governor General presented the Coronation Medal to Premier Wab Kinew.