OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will undertake a visit to Toronto, Ontario, from November 6 to 8, 2025, during the Remembrance period.
Throughout the visit, she will participate in activities honouring Canadian veterans, particularly recognizing the contributions and sacrifices of Indigenous veterans on Indigenous Veterans Day. The program will also provide opportunities for Her Excellency to engage with residents and community members in Toronto.
Itinerary
Note: All local times.
Toronto, Ontario
Thursday, November 6, 2025
7:00 p.m.
True Patriot Love Annual Tribute Dinner
The Governor General will deliver remarks at the True Patriot Love Annual Tribute Dinner. True Patriot Love provides critical support to Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families through grants, research and advocacy efforts aimed at improving well-being, supporting recovery, reinforcing family strength, and enhancing community integration.
Learn more about True Patriot Love
ACCREDITED MEDIA ONLY
Media contact: Laura Currie, Head of Communications, True Patriot Love, [email protected]
Friday, November 7, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Viewing of the Treaty 9 display with the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
The Governor General will join the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario to view the Treaty 9 display in the Lieutenant Governor's Suite at the Legislative Building at Queen's Park. This temporary exhibit is a collaboration between the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Mushkegowuk Council, the Archives of Ontario, and Queen's University Archives.
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS ONLY
2:30 p.m.
Visit with veterans at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
The Governor General will participate in recreational therapy activities with veterans at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. She will join residents to bake cookies, learn more about the facility, and share in meaningful conversations with the veterans who call the centre home.
Learn more about the Sunnybrook Veterans Program
OPEN TO MEDIA
Media Contact: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, [email protected]
Saturday, November 8, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony
The Governor General will attend the City of Toronto's Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony honouring the bravery of those who served during the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, Afghanistan, peacekeeping missions around the world, and those currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces.
Learn more about the Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony
OPEN TO MEDIA
Media contact: City of Toronto, [email protected]
Note s for media:
- Members of the media must confirm their attendance with the Rideau Hall Press Office and the media contacts listed above.
- Photos of the visit can be provided to media upon request via [email protected].
- Media members can follow the Governor General's visit and activities at www.gg.ca.
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SOURCE Governor General of Canada
Media information: Rideau Hall Press Office: 343-573-7563, [email protected]
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