Visit to Peru - Day 1
During his visit to Lima, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, met with His Excellency Victor Isla Rojas, President of the Congress of the Republic of Peru. The Governor General conducted the inspection of the guard of honour.
Tue, 12/04/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0680-001
Her Excellency then visited the kitchen were she showed children how to make cinnamon buns.
Tue, 12/04/2012 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2012-0687-006
Her Excellency toured the orphanage before discussing with teenagers about their reality and the education they receive.
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Children performed a folkloric dance in honour of her visit.
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This centre provides housing, food, health education, recreation and comprehensive care to 300 children and adolescents.
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The discussion was followed by a question-and-answer session with the panellists.
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Her Excellency Mrs. Sharon Johnston visited the orphanage Puericultorio Perez Aranibar, the biggest one in Peru. Upon her arrival, she was greeted by smiling children waiving Canadian flags.
Tue, 12/04/2012 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2012-0687-001
During a panel discussion on education, innovation and trade, the Governor General delivered an address on education opportunities, innovation and commercial relations to academics and students at the Universidad del Pacifico in Lima.
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Their Excellencies with the President of the Republic of Peru and the First Lady inside Government Palace.
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During the Governor General's visit, the Canadian flag was flown atop Government Palace.
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Official meeting between His Excellency and the President of the Republic of Peru.
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During the ceremony, His Excellency conducted the inspection of the guard of honour.
Tue, 12/04/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0681-003
The official welcoming ceremony was held at Government Palace, in Lima.
Tue, 12/04/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0681-002
Later that morning, Their Excellencies were officially welcomed by His Excellency Ollanta Humala, President of the Republic of Peru, and Her Excellency Nadine Heredia, First Lady of Peru.
Tue, 12/04/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0681-001
During the meeting, the Governor General discussed the strong relations between our countries as reflected in our increasing collaboration on initiatives related to education, business and innovation.
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The meeting was held at the Congress of the Republic of Peru
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The Governor General welcomed His Excellency Victor Isla Rojas, President of the Congress of the Republic of Peru.
Tue, 12/04/2012 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2012-0680-003
The orphanage was able to renovate its infirmary a few years ago with the help of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiative.
Tue, 12/04/2012 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2012-0687-007