Louise Arbour installed as Canada's 31st Governor General

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Louise Arbour was sworn in at Rideau Hall as Canada’s 31st governor general in an installation ceremony attended by Prime Minister Mark Carney and outgoing governor general Mary Simon. Arbour is a former Supreme Court justice, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and led war-crimes prosecutions at international tribunals. Prime Minister Mark Carney told the ceremony that the governor general is the guardian of the constitution and urged respect for democratic institutions. Arbour’s appointment brings a high-profile human-rights and rule-of-law voice to Rideau Hall as Canada defines its role on the world stage.

Mark Carney

@mark-carney.bsky.social

At every stage of her exceptional career, Louise Arbour has defended and promoted justice, dignity, and equality. Today, she takes her place as Canada’s 31st Governor General. Congratulations, Your Excellency.

Prime Minister Carney attends the Installation Ceremony of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, 31st Governor General of Canada, in the Senate Chamber at Ottawa, Ontario.

80445d ago

Linda 🇨🇦🍁❤️18

Congratulations to our new Governor General of Canada, Madam Arbour🍁

tollerlover05.bsky.social14

This lady is truly exceptional. We're privileged to have her. 🇨🇦

DLee🇨🇦🙋10

A remarkable Canadian whose lifelong commitment to justice and human rights has inspired generations.

CB7

She rocks! I'm so proud!

yknot055

FINE candidate. There are ppl who will grump about the way Cda is constituted and want us run like the USA so will snark about any of our current institutions. There are political oppositions who'll bring up anything to cause ruckus. Thanks for introducing her to Cdns unaware of her past service.

Patbig3

That’s all good but you need to go back and revisit bill C30. It a slippery slope when you allow politicians to go against scientific knowledge. There are other ways than use pesticides to grow food.

K Bee2

"promoted justice" -- except when she shut down an investigation into the real forces at work behind the genocide in Rwanda: canadiandimension.com/articles/vie...

Kara Fagan 🇨🇦 Liberal

@fagankara.bsky.social

Louise Arbour- Canadians have come from all over the world. We should not slow our momentum out of fear of differences. Through our differences we nourish critical thinking and innovation. We have the privilege of living in a mature democracy and we must ensure free expression

10745d ago

ydsink.bsky.social10

Also ..we're not perfect but we believe we're well on our way there! 🤗

Grant_M 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇦6

Our GG is damned excellent. We're so fortunate 💗

Poppet 🇨🇦3

A challenge and a life long goal

Joan Skelton - Nasty But Nice Canadian3

She is one of my heroes. I'm just thrilled that she accepted this responsibility.

Norm Fassbender3

At times, my daily walk feels like I’m traveling the world. I ❤️ 🇨🇦

Paul L.2

Keep bringing in more...let the Con's heads explode.

Jerdog M.2

We used to have a 'mature' democracy. B4 The Donald. I will never, never be able to understand nor forgive America 4 put'g that criminal con man into the WH, not once, OH NO, but TWICE! Canada, as an American, I want to apologize for the asshole and his 51st state bullsh_t. We are in big trouble.

Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁

@minibubbly.bsky.social

Former Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour to be sworn in as Canada's governor general www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

8245d ago

Adam Hunt 🇨🇦4

She is our insurance policy.

Zigzaggreen🇨🇦2

At least it's not the Canadian Supreme Court judge who was in the US drunk harassing women.

Avi Lewis

@avilewis.ca

1/ I’m brand new to official Ottawa, but I was fascinated to attend the installation of Louise Arbour as Governor General today.

7444d ago

Senator Paula Simons 🇨🇦

@senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social

The Senate Chamber is humming this morning, with preparations for the investiture of Louise Arbour as our new Governor-General! #cdnpoli #SenateofCanada #Canada #GG

The Clerk’s Table, in the centre of the Senate chamber. Atop the table are four pillows in royal blue, atop which are the four huge chains of office.

5645d ago

Bon Hanson

@bonhanson.bsky.social

Louise Arbour is an excellent choice to serve as Canada's Governor General. A fierce defender of the rule of law and human rights. We are so fortunate to have her.🇨🇦👏 www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

3645d ago

Aaron Wherry

@aaronwherry.bsky.social

Per tradition and as a symbol of her authority, Louise Arbour will now choose one member of Parliament to be thrown into the Rideau Canal.

5545d ago

I have been a good Bling 😊🇨🇦7

I'm imagining a world where we replace the GG every month and each one picks Poilievre...

CPAC TV

@cpac.ca

Former Governor General David Johnston praises Louise Arbour: “When you think of the challenges in the world today with respect to democratic institutions, I cannot think of a person who is better prepared to help us build and strengthen those institutions.” Full interview: youtu.be/05reuoO1XQA

2445d ago

Vanelle 🦋🇨🇦 🎹🎤 & Buy Canadian Warrior

@vanellemusic.bsky.social

Your new GG, Canada! Louise Arbour is a brilliant lion of human rights, women’s rights and the prosecution of war criminals the world over. If you don’t know about her, look her up. cpac.ca/episode/cpac...

2445d ago

Heather e^-1/x^2

@heathermoandco.bsky.social

“Laws are the rampart between the powerful and the disadvantaged” A powerful line from Mark Carney’s speech at the swearing in of Canada’s next Governor General, Louise Arbour. #cdnpoli

2745d ago

Dan 🇨🇦3

So true. If I may, the enforcement of those laws by the international community is essential if the wall protecting the disadvantaged is to remain strong.

🍁 Christine 🍁2

Funny coming from a man who just changes laws that are getting in the way.

ToeKnee amouronana 🌈

@tonymcpan.bsky.social

stellar morning from golden pond. saw the blue heron finally. 2 of them one flew away by where Bella swims. and on the way out watched the military gun procession convoy go by for the swearing in of our new Governor General Louise Arbour today. fun start to a beautiful day have an awesome you day xo

man in bucket hat sunglasses standing by the shore tan colour dog sugar face swimming towards him with green foam floatie in her mouth

3845d ago

ToeKnee amouronana 🌈4

Bella’s morning endless play bliss.. chase fetch to/from golden pond. water is clear and warm so lots and lots of swim fetch play bliss. she’s lying on the deck now in the sun drying herself out lol be kind be good to each other love from Bella 🥰🐕🥰😎 #dogsbluesky #bellaspringplaybliss

🇨🇦 Nico Carney, Purr Minister of Canada

@purrministercarney.bsky.social

This morning, the GovernPurr General and I met with the next Governor General of Canada, Louise Arbour. The GovernPurr General has given her human counterpart a Royal Scent, rubbing against her in pawpproval. We wish her the best of luck in her new role! 😺🇨🇦

2745d ago

🇨🇦🍁True Canadian 🍁🇨🇦

@canadian-capt.bsky.social

Congratulations to the right honorable Louise Arbour. 31st governor of Canada. 🍁

1645d ago

Poppet 🇨🇦

@northernpoppet.bsky.social

Our GG The Right Honourable Louise Arbour Congratulations Louise Arbour - Wikipedia share.google/mHbccvbJAXri...

2145d ago

🏳️‍🌈SKEETERS🇨🇦

@skeeters2025.bsky.social

I'm going to watch the installation of our new Governor General Louise Arbour. I think she is great and definitely a warrior for women's rigts...along of course with human rights. She's prosecuted war criminals as well and has the world's respect.

1545d ago

🏳️‍🌈SKEETERS🇨🇦4

We are so different from america. Our commander-in-chief is a normal person. Not a power hungry lunatic. I was just quickly going through the posts here and the same s*** with Trump and his temper tantrums and Israel and Iran and b******* in general. I'm very sick and tired of it. Moving on. 🇨🇦

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