Canada Day 2014
The heat did not stop people from joining the fun.
Tue, 07/01/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2014-0255-030
Every year, Canada Day Noon Show on Parliament Hill is a must see event. The Band of the Ceremonial Guard arrived before the Governor General.
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The Governor General was also happy to shake hands with fellow Canadians.
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Before leaving, His Excellency shook hands with all the artists. He is seen here with the members of pop rock group Marianas Trench (British Columbia).
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Canadian singer and songwriter Serena Ryder (Ontario) rocked the crowd and concluded the Noon Show.
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Canada’s six-time cycling and speed-skating Olympic medallist Clara Hughes concluded on stage her 110-day cycling journey across Canada in support of local mental health initiatives by community groups, schools and other local organizations. Ms. Hughes has visited every province and territory in Canada to help raise national awareness of mental health and end the stigma surrounding mental illness.
Tue, 07/01/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2014-0255-027
"As we celebrate Canada’s birthday and the accomplishments of Canadians everywhere, let us all take the opportunity to dream big, and to think about how we can help to build a smarter, more caring nation. A nation that is fair, just, ambitious, compassionate, prosperous and responsible."
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Impersonator Véronic DiCaire gave a great performance.
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Many Canadian artists performed on this occasion. Country artist Brett Kissel (Alberta) offered a song.
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Even with the incredibly hot temperature on the Hill (over 40 degrees Celcius!), people were obviously happy to be there to celebrate.
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The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages said a few words.
Tue, 07/01/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2014-0255-019
Their Excellencies enjoyed the Noon Show with Prime Minister Harper and his spouse Laureen.
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The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief was then invited to inspect the Guard of Honour by Major Michel Lavigne, Commanding Officer of the Ceremonial Guard.
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The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief received a Vice-Regal Salute.
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Young Canadians greeted Their Excellencies upon their arrival.
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Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston arrived on a Hill in a vis-à-vis.
Tue, 07/01/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2014-0255-007
The traditional ceremony included a 21-gun salute.
Tue, 07/01/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Pierre Thériault, CFSU(O) SU2014-0463-02