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'She knows where she comes from': Mary Simon seen as humble, professional leader

'She knows where she comes from': Mary Simon seen as humble, professional leader

Growing up in northern Quebec, Mary Simon was taught by her grandmother to respect elders and to always be kind.
Head of MADD Canada calls on Nova Scotia premier to take action against drunk driving

Head of MADD Canada calls on Nova Scotia premier to take action against drunk driving

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Iain Rankin's apology for a previously undisclosed impaired driving conviction must be followed up with action on the issue, the head of Mothers Against Drunk Driving said Tuesday.
Canada's first Indigenous GG calls appointment 'step forward' to reconciliation

Canada's first Indigenous GG calls appointment 'step forward' to reconciliation

OTTAWA — Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former diplomat, described her appointment as Canada's next governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role — as a “step forward on the long path to reconciliation.
Liberals maintain narrow lead over Tories among decided voters: Poll

Liberals maintain narrow lead over Tories among decided voters: Poll

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Justin Trudeau's Liberal party has only a narrow lead over the Opposition Conservatives among decided voters.
Mary Simon's appointment as Canada's next governor general sparks applause, criticism

Mary Simon's appointment as Canada's next governor general sparks applause, criticism

OTTAWA — Federal politicians, Indigenous groups and others were quick to weigh in following Mary Simon's appointment as Canada's next governor general on Tuesday.
AFN honours children who perished at residential schools ahead of vote for new chief

AFN honours children who perished at residential schools ahead of vote for new chief

OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations chiefs shared solemn words and prayers of mourning Tuesday for the Indigenous children who died in Canada's residential schools, striking a sombre tone at a virtual gathering that will culminate in the election of t
Kahnawake's first female, LGBTQ grand chief wants to focus on healing, unity

Kahnawake's first female, LGBTQ grand chief wants to focus on healing, unity

MONTREAL — The Kahnawake Mohawk community south of Montreal has a long tradition of female leadership but has never had a female grand chief — until now.
Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada's next GG

Inuk leader Mary Simon named Canada's next GG

OTTAWA — Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada's next governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role.
A list of those who have served as Canada's governor general since Confederation

A list of those who have served as Canada's governor general since Confederation

OTTAWA — Mary Simon will soon become the 30th person to serve as Canada’s governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role.
Choosing a new AFN national chief, Habs force Game 4 : In The News for July 6

Choosing a new AFN national chief, Habs force Game 4 : In The News for July 6

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of July 6 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
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