In celebration of Canada Day during these unprecedented times, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, is sharing a special video message on the 153rd anniversary of our beloved country..
The Governor General of Canada, today issued a list of 123 new recipients who will be recognized for their excellence, courage or exceptional dedication to service with one of the following honours: a Decoration for Bravery, a Meritorious Service Decoration (Civil Division) or a Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.
OTTAWA—At the request of the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will travel to Italy from November 29 to December 4, 2019.
OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will present honours to 41 recipients during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at 9:30 a.m.
For the past decade, Mim Harder has educated others in her community on the history of Indigenous peoples by facilitating numerous blanket exercises, water walks and engagement sessions. She works with Indigenous partners to address the legacy of residential schools and reconcile relationships, to close gaps and remove barriers, and to support Indigenous culture.
As a volunteer with Jane-Finch.com since 2004, Mark Simms harnesses the power of the internet and video to give voice to marginalized residents. A media spokesperson and community advocate, he has used his skills in public speaking and videography to raise public awareness of the challenges faced by at-risk and marginalized youth.
Anne Xuan-Lan Nguyen is an engaged volunteer in her community, notably as an ambassador for #Youth375Mtl and as head of the Communic-Action Committee of the Conseil jeunesse de Montréal. Since 2014, she has been a volunteer camp instructor at Plein Air à Plein Cœur, where she makes underprivileged children feel unique and appreciated.
OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will present honours to 40 recipients during a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 10:30 a.m.
For the past 23 years, Shiu-Kwong Wong has volunteered with the 11th Toronto Scout Group, where he serves as Venturer Advisor and as Lead Trainer for Outdoor Skills at the Greater Toronto Council. A believer in the act of giving back to society, he encourages members of all ages to participate in community service projects.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, visited St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.