Journée de la Francophonie
On this special occasion, Her Excellency delivered a speech. The event took place at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver on February 13, first day of the sporting competitions.
Sat, 02/13/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0061-006
At the invitation of the Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier of British of Columbia, the Governor General attended a breakfast to mark the Journée de la Francophonie. Terminal City Club, Vancouver
Sat, 02/13/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0061-001
The Grand témoin de la Francophonie Mr. Pascal Couchepin also expressed the importance of French within the Games.
Sat, 02/13/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0061-008
Canadian singer Isabelle Longus performed the French theme song for the Olympic Games.
Sat, 02/13/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0061-010