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Three oaths and an anthem: The symbols in the governor general installation ceremony
Arbour will take three oaths, receive the Great Seal and other symbols of office, and be honored with a 21-gun salute.
- On Monday, Louise Arbour was installed as Canada's 31st Governor General in a Senate chamber ceremony, replacing Mary Simon and taking office as King Charles III's representative in Canada.
- Arbour took three oaths—Allegiance, Commander-in-Chief, and Keeper of the Great Seal—signed by her, Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Sabia during the ceremony.
- The Canadian Armed Forces Central Band performed the Royal Anthem, 'God Save the King,' as a 21-gun salute sounded from Parliament Hill during the installation, with the anthem originating in the 18th century.
- Arbour received the collars of office representing her authority as chancellor of the Order of Canada, the Order of Military Merit, and the Order of Merit of the Police Forces.
- The Governor General's flag—a blue banner featuring the Arms of Canada crest—was raised on the Peace Tower, a symbol approved by Queen Elizabeth II in 1981 that represents Canadian sovereignty.
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National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak Extends Congratulations to Incoming Governor General Louise Arbour
(June 8, 2026 – Unceded Algonquin Territory, Ottawa) – National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak attended the swearing-in ceremony today for Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Louise Arbour, who now becomes the 31st Governor General of Canada. “On behalf of the Assembly of First Nations, I extend my sincere congratulations to Her Excellency, the Right Honourable
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