Mary Simon

Mary Simon

Mary J. May Simon (Inuktitut: Ningiukadluk; born August 21, 1947) is a Canadian broadcaster and diplomat who is the Governor General-designate of Canada. A fellow with the Arctic Institute of North America, she was a producer and announcer for CBC North, and later entered public service as secretary of the board for the Northern Quebec Inuit Association, playing a key role in the Meech Lake Accord and Charlottetown Accord negotiations. Simon was Canada's first Ambassador for Circumpolar Affairs, and was a lead negotiator for the creation of the Arctic Council. She also concurrently served as Chancellor of Trent University and, later, as ambassador to Denmark. On July 6, 2021, Simon's appointment as Canada's 30th Governor General was announced. She will succeed Richard Wagner, who as Chief Justice of Canada holds the title of Administrator of the Government of Canada.

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