Canada Day 2012
Their Excellencies joined the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and thousands of Canadians and visitors on Parliament Hill for this occasion.
Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0352-001
Everybody on the hill was in a party mood!
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The Governor General shook a few hands following the presentation.
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Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston attended the Canada Day Noon Show on Parliament Hill. They arrived in a landau.
Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0352-006
This year’s noon show was hosted by Beverley Mahood and Geneviève Borne.
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The war of 1812 was one of the anniversaries that were highlighted.
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The group Neverest was among the performers.
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During his speech, the Governor General said: "As Canadians, we have so much to be thankful for. Despite our differences and the challenges we face, Canada is in so many ways the envy of the world. Ours is a country that believes in peace, tolerance and diversity. Across Canada today, we celebrate all that is good about our great country."
Sun, 07/01/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0352-010