Louise Arbour will be Canada’s new governor general, replacing Mary Simon
Louise Arbour, who was born in Montreal, served as a Supreme Court justice from 1999 to 2004. Arbour, 79, is one of Canada’s most decorated jurists.
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Louise Arbour has been named Canada’s next governor general, replacing Mary Simon. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the appointment in early May 2026. This marks her to-be role as the representative of the monarch and commander-in-chief of the Canadian Armed Forces during her five-year term.
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Arbour is a former Supreme Court justice and long-time human rights advocate, and she has previous experience prosecuting war crimes with the UN. She is widely described as an eminent jurist with a focus on civil liberties and the rule of law.
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Reactions to the appointment emphasize her background in Indigenous rights and language preservation, with remarks highlighting her commitment to unity and dialogue across Canada. Her tenure will succeed Mary Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous governor general.
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