Official statements

Read Canada’s Governor General and Prime Minister’s official statements as they join with Canadians in honouring Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and affirm Canada’s loyalty to the new King.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon

Message of the Governor General following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Message from the Governor General on the proclamation of the accession of His Majesty King Charles III

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau

Statement by the Prime Minister on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Statement by the Prime Minister on the proclamation of the accession of His Majesty King Charles III