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OTTAWA — Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former diplomat, described her appointment as Canada's next governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role — as a “step forward on the long path to reconciliation.

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Justin Trudeau's Liberal party has only a narrow lead over the Opposition Conservatives among decided voters.

OTTAWA — Federal politicians, Indigenous groups and others were quick to weigh in following Mary Simon's appointment as Canada's next governor general on Tuesday.

OTTAWA — Assembly of First Nations chiefs shared solemn words and prayers of mourning Tuesday for the Indigenous children who died in Canada's residential schools, striking a sombre tone at a virtual gathering that will culminate in the election of t

MONTREAL — The Kahnawake Mohawk community south of Montreal has a long tradition of female leadership but has never had a female grand chief — until now.

OTTAWA — Mary Simon, an Inuk leader and former Canadian diplomat, has been named as Canada's next governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role.

OTTAWA — Mary Simon will soon become the 30th person to serve as Canada’s governor general — the first Indigenous person to serve in the role.

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MONTREAL — Canadiens fans celebrating the team's overtime win in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup final series against the Tampa Bay Lightning say they're hopeful the team can come back.

As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase and case numbers drop across the country, the provinces and territories have begun releasing the reopening plans for businesses, events and recreational facilities.