Gov Gen Mary Simon Misses Order of Canada Ceremony at Rideau Hall Due to Illness

Gov Gen Mary Simon Misses Order of Canada Ceremony at Rideau Hall Due to Illness
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon arrives for the National Remembrance Day Ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, on Nov. 11, 2022. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
The Canadian Press
Updated:
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is missing today’s Order of Canada ceremony at Rideau Hall due to illness.

A spokesperson says in a written statement that “with great regret,” Simon would not preside over the investiture—news that was announced shortly before the ceremony was to begin.