On June 8, 2026, President Xi Jinping sent a message to Louise Arbour, congratulating her on her appointment as the 31st Governor General of Canada.

Xi Jinping noted that the healthy and stable development of China-Canada relations serves the common interests of both countries and also contributes to world peace, stability, development and prosperity. He attaches high importance to the development of China-Canada relations and stands ready to work with Governor General Arbour, in the spirit of mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes and seeking common ground while shelving differences, to move forward the China-Canada new strategic partnership on a healthy, stable and sustainable track, so as to better benefit the two peoples.