October 30, 2022
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser visited Prince Edward Island’s North Shore to observe first-hand the damage and devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona.
During this visit, Their Excellencies met with residents, business owners, fishers and tourism operators to hear how Hurricane Fiona has affected their lives and livelihoods. In addition, Their Excellencies had an opportunity to thank first responders and volunteers who have stepped up to the challenges of the last month to support their communities.
<div class="media-caption"><p>Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, and Mr. Whit Fraser visited Prince Edward Island’s North Shore to observe first-hand the damage and devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona.</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG09-2022-0278-006</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>Their Excellencies met with the owners of Shaw's Hotel and Cottages, which was severely damaged by the hurricane, to understand how the storm has impacted the local tourism industry.</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG09-2022-0278-009</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>During this visit, Their Excellencies met with residents, business owners, fishers and tourism operators to hear how Hurricane Fiona has affected their lives and livelihoods.</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG09-2022-0278-013</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>Their Excellencies had an opportunity to thank first responders and volunteers who have stepped up to the challenges of the last month to support their communities.</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG09-2022-0280-005</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>“Our hearts go out to the residents of Prince Edward Island, and to all those in Atlantic Canada dealing with the aftermath of this disaster.”</p>
<p>Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG09-2022-0280-008</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>“We were heartbroken to see the damage still evident across the province: the loss of home and business. Wreckage of nature and the most basic infrastructure. Harm to fishers, to crops and to the tourist industry.”</p>
<p>Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG09-2022-0280-015</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>Their Excellencies met with residents, business owners, fishers and tourism operators to hear how Hurricane Fiona has affected their lives and livelihoods.</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG09-2022-0281-004</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>Their Excellencies met with residents, business owners, fishers and tourism operators to hear how Hurricane Fiona has affected their lives and livelihoods.</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG09-2022-0281-008</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>Their Excellencies visited Prince Edward Island’s North Shore to observe first-hand the damage and devastation caused by Hurricane Fiona.</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG09-2022-0281-013</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>Their Excellencies met with residents, business owners, fishers and tourism operators to hear how Hurricane Fiona has affected their lives and livelihoods.</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG09-2022-0282-004</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>Their Excellencies had an opportunity to thank first responders and volunteers who have stepped up to the challenges of the last month to support their communities.</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG09-2022-0282-015</div>
<div class="media-caption"><p>“We want to thank the first responders who have stepped up to the challenges of the last month. We also deeply appreciate the considerable and ongoing efforts from those across the country who are working in difficult conditions to heal hearts, minds and homes.”</p>
<p>Her Excellency, Mary Simon, Governor General</p>
</div><div class="media-credit"><strong>Credit:</strong> Sgt Mathieu St-Amour, Rideau Hall</div><div class="media-reference"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> GG09-2022-0282-017</div>