2017 Invictus Games in Toronto - Day 1
September 23, 2017 - As commander-in-chief of Canada, His Excellency officially opened the 2017 Invictus Games during the opening ceremony at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.
Invictus Games 2017 - Team Canada
September 20, 2017 - Their Excellencies welcomed to Rideau Hall Team Canada athletes who will be competing in the Toronto 2017 Invictus Games.
Meeting with Her Majesty The Queen
September 20, 2017 - The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General is pleased to announce that Governor General Designate Julie Payette had her first audience with Her Majesty The Queen today.
2017 Charitable Campaign Launch
September 19, 2017 - The Governor General joined federal employees and retirees to kick off this year’s Employees’ Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign.
Innovation Nation
September 18, 2017 - The Governor General and Mr. Tom Jenkins launched Innovation Nation and Ingénieux Junior, the young readers’ edition of their popular book Ingenious, at St. George School, in Ottawa.
2017 Canada Army Run
September 17, 2017 - As patrons of Canada Army Run, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston cheered on participants competing in the event .
Impact Awards
September 15, 2016 - The Governor General presented the 2017 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Impact Awards during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
Canadian Honours in Washington, D.C
September 13, 2017 - While in Washington, D.C., the Governor General presented the Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division) to Major Jessica Harmon and Colonel Jeffery Stewart, members of the United States Army.
