Canadian Tire Canal Classic
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities is a national program dedicated to helping children from financially disadvantaged families participate in organized sports and recreational activities by covering the cost of registration, equipment and/or transportation.
Thu, 01/30/2014 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2014-0016-001
His Excellency participated in the in the ceremonial puck drop at the beginning of the friendly hockey game.
Thu, 01/30/2014 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2014-0016-002
The Governor General gave brief remarks at the inaugural Canal Classic, in support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities, on January 30, 2014, on Ottawa’s Rideau Canal.
Thu, 01/30/2014 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2014-0016-006
The teams were composed of Parliamentarians, NHL and Olympic alumni, members of the media, and representatives from Jumpstart, Canadian Tire and Sport Chek.
Thu, 01/30/2014 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2014-0016-009
His Excellency posed with the participants.
Thu, 01/30/2014 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG2014-0016-013