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Cision Canada
6 days ago
- Business
- Cision Canada
Media Advisory - Governor General to honour excellence in innovation during Canadian Innovation Week Français
OTTAWA, ON, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will recognize the outstanding contributions of Canada's top innovators during the Governor General's Innovation Awards at Rideau Hall. This honours ceremony will take place during Canadian Innovation Week, which runs from May 26 to May 30, 2025. This year marks the 10 th anniversary of the Governor General's Innovation Awards, which celebrate excellence in innovation across all sectors of Canadian society and aim to inspire Canadians, particularly youth, to be entrepreneurial innovators. The awards are presented to individuals, teams and organizations whose innovations are truly exceptional, transformative and positively impact the quality of life in Canada. The awards, which are administered by the Rideau Hall Foundation, are not intended to recognize lifetime achievement or innovations that have not yet demonstrated impact. Rather, by recognizing active, current innovators across the breadth of our economy and society, the awards help foster an active culture that celebrates innovation. 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 [email protected]. Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:30 a.m. on the day of the ceremony. Official photos of the ceremony will be made available upon request. Stay connected: Follow GovernorGeneralCanada on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Cision Canada
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Cision Canada
Media advisory - Governor General to attend the opening ceremony of the 73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival
OTTAWA, ON , May 9, 2025 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada , will deliver remarks during the opening ceremony of the 73rd annual Canadian Tulip Festival, celebrating 80 years of Liberation with the Canadian Army. Date: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Time: 10:15 a.m. Location: Commissioner's Park (Great Lawn), Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Dow's Lake, Ottawa ON. Notes for media: To guarantee your access to the ceremony, and to receive a media pass, you must confirm your name and news outlet with the organizers of the Canadian Tulip Festival at [email protected] . . Photos taken by the Governor General's official photographer can be made available upon request. Stay connected: Follow GovernorGeneralCanada on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. SOURCE Governor General of Canada Media information: Rideau Hall Press Office, [email protected]; Canadian Tulip Festival, [email protected]
Cision Canada
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Cision Canada
Media Advisory - Governor General to preside over swearing-in of members of the Canadian Ministry
OTTAWA, ON, May 9, 2025 /CNW/ - Members of the media are invited to Rideau Hall to cover the swearing-in ceremony of members of the Canadian ministry. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will preside over the swearing-in ceremony. Notes for Media: Pooled media coverage of the ceremony inside the Ballroom. Members of the media must be accredited by the Parliamentary Press Gallery. To obtain temporary accreditation, please contact the Parliamentary Press Gallery at [email protected]. We ask that members of the media have their Parliamentary Press Gallery identification available. Media must arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 9:00 a.m. Members of the media must confirm their attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office at [email protected]. Stay connected:
Cision Canada
29-04-2025
- General
- Cision Canada
Governor General to award the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers to 61 deserving individuals during a ceremony at Rideau Hall Français
OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will present the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers to 61 recipients during a ceremony in the ballroom at Rideau Hall. The ceremony will be held during National Volunteer Week 2025, which runs from April 27 to May 3. Through tireless and selfless volunteerism, the recipients being recognized today have not only made their communities a better place but have also brought honour to Canada. List of recipients attending the ceremony Ceremony details: Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Time: 11:00 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 [email protected]. Media are asked to arrive at the Princess Anne Entrance no later than 10:30 a.m. on the day of the ceremony. Official photos of the ceremony will be made available upon request. About the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers The medal recognizes the exceptional volunteer achievements of Canadians from across the country in a wide range of fields and pays tribute to the dedication and commitment of volunteers. Any living person who is a Canadian citizen and who has made significant, sustained and unpaid contributions to their community in Canada or abroad is eligible. Follow GovernorGeneralCanada on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
