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Mary Simon is officially sworn in as the 30th governor general of Canada. She is the first Indigenous person to hold the office.
2021-07-26

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces that Inuk leader Mary Simon has been appointed to be the 30th Governor General of Canada, the first Indigenous person to assume this role. Simon will succeed Chief Justice Richard Wagner, who has been acting as Administrator since the resignation of former Governor General Julie Payette in January.
2021-07-6

Julie Payette resigns as Governor General of Canada following a review that cites allegations of a toxic work environment at Rideau Hall. Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner will carry out the duties of that office as Administrator of Canada until the Crown appoints a new Governor General.
2021-01-21

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls a general election on 21 October. Governor General Julie Payette, the acting head of state, formally dissolves Parliament.
2019-09-11

After her appointment by Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau, former astronaut Julie Payette, in an installment ceremony, becomes the 29th Governor General of Canada.
2017-10-2

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper confirms that he has asked Governor General David Johnston to dissolve the Canadian Parliament and set a general election for October 19. This will be the longest election campaign for Canada in recent history, since voting was once staggered over months to accommodate people travelling from remote regions of the country using archaic means of transportation.
2015-08-2

David Lloyd Johnston, president of the University of Waterloo, is announced as Canada's next Governor General. He will succeed Michaëlle Jean in September.
2010-07-8