Visit to Montréal
As colonel of the regiment, His Excellency visited the Canadian Grenadier Guards.
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0160-003
Upon his arrival at City Hall, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, was greeted by the Mayor of Montréal, Mr. Gérald Tremblay. His Excellency signed the City’s official book.
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0158-003
His Excellency also toured the regiment’s Junior Ranks’, Sergeants’ and Officers’ messes.
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0160-023
The Governor General had the opportunity to meet with cadets, Guard members and veterans.
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0160-019
Inside the regiment's museum, the Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Gourdji explained the symbolism of the unit's crest to the Governor General.
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0160-008
Upon his arrival, the Governor General conducted the inspection of the quarter guard.
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0160-005
"First, I invite this Institute and the participants here to help crystallize our vision for 2017. What are the goals and mechanisms by which we can continue to serve as a model of peace, tolerance and inclusiveness for the entire world? How can we ensure a stable foundation from which to learn and innovate? And what are the challenges to Champlain’s formula in the 21st century?
Second, I wanted to speak about our vision at this conference focused on Canada/U.S. relations because, in a global society, the well-being of one nation depends upon that of all others. We have much in common, and much to learn from one another. I wager there has been no more beneficial relationship between two nations in history—at least from the Canadian viewpoint."
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0159-035
His Excellency spoke on the importance of strengthening learning and innovation to build a smart and caring nation, in preparation for the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation in 2017.
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0159-031
The Governor General delivered the opening address at the annual conference of the MISC. The conference included a series of exchanges between Canadian and American counterparts on issues relating to the Canada–U.S. relationship. Following his speech, His Excellency answered questions from the audience.
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0159-030
Mr. Alex Paterson, Honourary Founding Co-Chair of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada (MISC), presented His Excellency at the annual conference of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada entitled Canada and the United States: Conversations & Relations.
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0159-026
The visit to City Hall concluded with a meeting between His Excellency and the Mayor of Montréal.
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0158-008
Mr. Tremblay showed His Excellency a Bixi bike, Montréal-based invention now exported in many countries abroad.
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0158-007
The Governor General concluded his visit with an address and an official photo with the regiment.
Fri, 03/25/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0160-046