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.

Louise Arbour used her first remarks as Governor General to urge Canadians to listen to each other during a moment marked by division and uncertainty. The accomplished former jurist was installed as ...

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 ...

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

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.

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 ...