Aga Khan Meets Governor General at Rideau Hall in First Official Canada Visit
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, welcomed His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V to Rideau Hall on his first official visit to Canada since acceding as the aga khan in February 2025. The meeting, held at Rideau Hall, focused squarely on fostering respect and understanding among diverse identities and communities. This account is published 03/28/2026 ET.
Meeting with His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon received His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V at Rideau Hall in the first official Canadian visit since his accession as the Aga Khan in February 2025. The exchange concentrated on shared commitments: building respect between communities and promoting understanding across diverse identities. Both principals framed these values as central to strengthening Canada and broader international ties.
Exchange on Respect and Understanding
The meeting emphasized the importance of mutual respect and cross-community understanding as practical foundations for social cohesion. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon and His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V spoke about the role those values play in reinforcing civic life and international cooperation. The discussion anchored those themes as actionable priorities rather than abstract ideals.
What’s Next
Officials present characterized the visit as a starting point for continued engagement between the Governor General’s office and the Aga Khan’s representatives in Canada. Observers can expect follow-up meetings and dialogue aimed at translating the meeting’s priorities into ongoing programming and outreach. The next steps will clarify timelines and specific initiatives connected to fostering respect and understanding among diverse identities and communities, and the Governor General’s office will outline any planned activities in due course.
Closing note: the first official Canadian meeting since accession as the aga khan underlined a shared commitment to bridging differences and strengthening communal bonds across Canada and beyond. Published 03/28/2026 ET.
