2008 Governor General Canadian Leadership Conference

Delegates of the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference gather in Ottawa and report to Governor General Michaëlle Jean about their work in communities across the country.

Governor General Michaëlle Jean speaks at the closing ceremonies of the conference.

The 230 delegates of the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference gathered in front of Rideau Hall on the final day of the conference.

Breakdancers from Clyde River and BluePrintforLife join the Governor General after their performance for the delegates of the Leadership Conference.

BluePrintForLife's Buddha and Ben Jammin with the Hip Hop-based youth organization that works with disadvantaged youth across Canada including communities in the Arctic.

A breakdancer from Clyde River, Nunavut shows off his moves during a performance in the Tent Room at Rideau Hall. Young aboriginals from Clyde River joined BluePrintForLife to demonstrate how urban arts can be used to empower youth to effect social change in their communities.

Her Excellency the Right Honorable Michaëlle Jean welcomes conference delegates to Rideau Hall for a very special evening.

The Governor General questions the study group about what they have learned during the visits to Canadian communities.

Delegates report to the Governor General on what they have discovered during their working visits to communities throughout Canada.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean discusses the importance of leadership and the community with delegates during the conference.

Delegate Michael Murray of the Ontario Arts Council performs during the conference.

Delegates of the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference gather in Ottawa and report to Governor General Michaëlle Jean about their work in communities across the country.

Delegates of the Governor General's Canadian Leadership Conference gather in Ottawa and report to Governor General Michaëlle Jean about their work in communities across the country.

Conference Chair Rick George at the closing ceremonies at the National Gallery of Canada.