The Latest: Louise Arbour being installed as Canada’s 31st Governor General

Louise Arbour — wearing sunglasses, a royal blue jacket and black pants, with her Order of Canada medal around her neck — arrives at the Senate of Canada building in a motorcade. She poses for a photo with Prime Minister Mark Carney, outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, Chief Justice Richard Wagner and others on the red carpet.

9:35 a.m.

Outgoing Gov. Gen. Mary Simon, and her spouse, Whit Fraser, arrive at the Senate building in a black vehicle.

They are preceded by Chief Justice Richard Wagner and his spouse, Catherine Mandeville.

Mary Simon is wearing a bright green jacket and a colourful scarf, with matching blue streaks in her hair.

9:30 a.m.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney arrive at the Senate of Canada building to attend the installation ceremony.

They are greeted by the Usher of the Black Rod, the senior ceremonial and protocol officer for the Senate, and Indigenous leaders.

Four mounted RCMP officers stand guard at the arrivals area, which has a red carpet.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 8, 2026.

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by The Canadian Press

The Latest: Louise Arbour being installed as Canada’s 31st Governor General

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