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
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.
