Mary Simon
Mary Simon is the 30th Governor General of Canada, serving since 2021, and the first Inuk person to hold the role as the monarch’s representative in Canada.
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Sep 9, 2026
Far Left
The Governor General's office remains in the spotlight after recent royal tour controversies and questions about vice-regal spending.
This is a sideshow for NDP/Green voters, who wish political energy would focus on housing, climate, and inequality instead of constitutional pageantry.
Jul 3, 2026
Far Left
Governor General Simon's office faced controversy over travel expenses.
NDP/Green more focused on substantive issues but view the controversy as distracting from Indigenous reconciliation.
Jun 6, 2026
Lean Left
Outgoing Governor General Mary Simon revealed she questioned whether she could complete her full five-year mandate due to her age and the intense demands of the role.
Liberals largely view Simon's tenure as a historic and meaningful appointment, and her candid reflection reinforces the human cost of public service while underlining the significance of the first Indigenous Governor General.