Visit to Toronto - Day 2
Later that day, the Governor General had the unique opportunity to touch the FIFA World Cup Trophy, during its only Canadian stop on the world tour.
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2014-0028-001
In the morning, His Excellency delivered the keynote address at this year’s Association of Fundraising Professionals D3 (Debate, Debunk and Delight) Leadership Conference.
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2014-0027-001
His Excellency’s address was followed by a question period.
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2014-0027-002
The Governor General is pictured with the Co-Chairs of the D3 Ladership Conference, Annette Verschuren, Chair and CEO of NRStor Inc. (left), and Ted Garrard, President and CEO of SickKids Foundation (right).
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2014-0027-003
D3 is a one-day leadership conference organized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Toronto Chapter. Attended by 175 of the most senior leaders and volunteers from the not-for-profit sector, the conference is designed to engage the participants in meaningful discussion and debate. This is the third edition of the conference.
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2014-0027-005
Their Excellencies are pictured with (from left to right): Heather Conway, CBC Executive Vice-President of English Services, Nicola Kettlitz, President, Canada Business Unit of the Coca-Cola Company, and FIFA representatives.
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2014-0028-004
On this occasion, His Excellency also had the chance to meet the Mississauga Falcons men's U-17 soccer team.
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2014-0028-005
Members of the team showed off a few soccer techniques.
Thu, 02/13/2014 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG2014-0028-007