Canada's newest GG officially starts. So now what?

Canada June 09, 2026 06:02 AM

Louise Arbour has stepped into her new role as Canada's 31st Governor General, taking over the position from Mary Simon. While the new gig means Arbour will be expected to travel across Canada to meet with everyday Canadians, there's also a number of priorities she'll have to address to keep the government working.

Canada's newest GG officially starts. So now what?

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