VISIT TO HAITI - Meeting with President Préval
During her meetings, the Governor General emphasized the importance of education and culture, as well as the involvement of women and young people in Haiti’s long-term reconstruction and development strategy.
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0089-034
President Préval explained the extent of the damages.
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0089-002
Their Excellencies saw the damages made to the Presidential Palace.
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0089-007
During the press conference, the Governor General admitted that it was hard for her to believe that only a year ago, she met President Préval on the first floor of the building.
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0089-011
Gerald Tremblay, Mayor of Montreal, a member of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, vice president of the North America of United Cities and Local Governments organization and vice president of the International Association of Francophone Mayors, was among the delegates accompanying the Governor General.
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0089-026
Following their meeting, the Governor General and President Préval took a few questions from the media.
Mon, 03/08/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0089-028