Heard On The Hill

Louise Arbour’s getting ready for her new job, Governor General

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Louise Arbour, left, is the representative of King Charles in Canada. She will be installed as Canada’s next Governor General on June 8, but there’s plenty to do to prepare for the big ceremony in the Senate Chamber.The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia

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BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

June 1, 2026

Seven more sleeps until Louise Arbour is installed as Canada’s next governor general.

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