Visit to Toronto

As part of the newly launched Dare2Give challenge, the latest in the My Giving Moment campaign, a Dare Wall came to life at Toronto's Union Station.

The Governor General engaged with commuters and asked them to commit to a giving moment, and to dare their friends and families to give with them.

TD Bank Group volunteers joined the Governor General for this event, as one of the national partners of the My Giving Moment campaign,

Each time someone gives their time, talent or money, they make Canada a more caring nation. Dare2Give is an opportunity for Canadians to dare each other in person, online and across social media and, in doing so, have a chance to win a prize for the charity of their choice.

The Governor General began his visit in Toronto by delivering the closing keynote address at the Conference Board of Canada’s 2nd Skills and Post-Secondary Education Summit 2014: Developing the Skills and PSE Strategy for Canada. He shared his views on contexts, collaboration and the importance of aspiring to excellence in developing skills in post-secondary education.

Following his remarks, delegates had an opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session with His Excellency.

The discussion was moderated by Dr. Michael Bloom (left), Vice-President, Industry and Business Strategy.

His Excellency then participated in the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research's (CIFAR) event Four Questions to Change the World. He delivered remarks on the importance of aiming high and collaborating internationally on research projects.

During the evening, four of Canada's foremost research leaders shared their visions for new CIFAR programs under development.