
Canada's first Indigenous governor general is installed
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Indigenous leader and advocate Mary Simon has been installed as Canada's governor general.
Simon is the first Indigenous person to serve as the official representative of Queen Elizabeth II in Canada and commander-in-chief of the Canadian Armed Forces. It is a largely ceremonial role although the Queen must approve the appointment after seeking recommendations from the Canadian government. "I am inspired by the historic nature of this moment, as our country continues to come to terms with the difficult realities of our collective past," , Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement Monday. "I know that, as Canada's first Indigenous Governor General, Her Excellency will devote herself to helping us as we confront these difficult truths together, walk the shared path of reconciliation, and build bridges between all those who call our country home.More Related News

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