The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada on the occasion of her installation

Governor General Michaëlle Jean applauds a music performance given in her honour following her installation on September 27, 2005, at the Senate Chamber.

Her Excellency the Governor General and His Excellency Jean-Daniel Lafond leave for Rideau Hall by landau with mounted escort.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, inspects the Guard of Honour prior to her departure from Parliament Hill.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, inspects the Guard of Honour prior to her departure from Parliament Hill.

In the Senate’s Chamber, Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond sign the Government of Canada Golden Book in the presence of The Honourable Dan Hays, Speaker of the Senate, the Prime Minister Martin, Mrs. Martin and The Honourable Peter Milliken, Speaker of the House of Commons. In addition, the Governor General signs the proclamation marking her accession.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, 27th Governor General of Canada, delivers her installation speech in which she stated: “From Signal Hill to Vancouver Island, from Baffin Land to Thetford Mines, the freedom that is ours unites us all. Freedom has marked our history and our territory. It has marked our summer breezes and our howling winter winds. It has helped create the spirit of adventure that I love above all in this country, this country where each and every one of us is able to participate fully in the ongoing task of building it.” Madame Jean was sworn-in at the Senate Chamber, in Ottawa, on September 27, 2005.