Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is calling on Canadians to commit themselves to kindness in her annual year-end message.

The Governor General says the year 2023 presented challenges brought on by climate change and global conflict.

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She says people are adapting to change in different ways, including with kindness.

And she says that over the past year, she honoured people who turned challenges into opportunities.

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