While the role is often seen as ceremonial, the office of the governor general links the House of Commons to the Crown and is critical to how Canada's democracy functions. Arbour met last week with ...

Former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour has been installed as Canada's 31st Governor General, replacing Mary Simon.

It was the "honour of a lifetime" to serve as the representative of the Crown in Canada for the past five years, outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon said in a speech to parliamentarians on Wednesday.

In a ceremony steeped in tradition, celebrated jurist and human rights defender Louise Arbour was installed on Monday as Canada's 31st Governor General. After the King agreed to be represented by ...

OTTAWA, ON, June 8, 2026 /CNW/ - Canada's 31st governor general, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, was installed during a ceremony in the Senate Chamber, in Ottawa, earlier today.

Retired Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour has been installed as Canada’s governor general. The governor general represents ...

Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour was sworn in as governor general in Ottawa today. Arbour, 79, is perhaps Canada's most accomplished jurist, having served in a number of highly influential ...