Governor General released from hospital, recovering from illness

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

OTTAWA — Rideau Hall says Gov. Gen. Mary Simon was released from hospital today and is now recovering at home.

The 78-year-old head of state missed the annual Remembrance Day service in Ottawa on Tuesday after being hospitalized with a respiratory illness.

More coming.

David Baxter, The Canadian Press

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