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Louise Arbour formally proclaimed as Canada's new Governor General and Commander-in-Chief
Proclamation by the Right Honourable Louise Arbour announcing the assumption of the powers and functions of Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada
Recorded date: June 8, 2026
Detected: October 1, 2026. Verify commencement in the official source.
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This instrument is the official proclamation by which Louise Arbour announced her assumption of the office of Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, following her appointment by King Charles III. The proclamation confirms she has taken the required oaths and had her commission read publicly before the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and members of the King's Privy Council. All federal officers and ministers are directed to continue carrying out their duties as before. This is a constitutional formality marking the transition of the viceregal office and does not change any regulatory requirements for businesses or individuals.
Who this affects
federal government officers and ministers · members of the King's Privy Council for Canada · general public
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