Welcoming Syrian Refugees - Toronto
Governor General David Johnston and members of his family welcomed a group of Syrian refugees at Toronto's Pearson International Airport. Upon their arrival, they shook hand with some of the personnel preparing for the welcoming of the refugees.
Sat, 12/19/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0413-00101
Some of the grandchildren of Their Excellencies welcomed syrian children with teddy bears and Canadian flags.
Sat, 12/19/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0413-003
Their Excellencies asked a few questions to the families.
Sat, 12/19/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0413-006
The smiles were warm even after an exhausting flight.
Sat, 12/19/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0413-007
Before he left, the Governor General wrote a message of welcome on one of the seven murals that will be installed at the airport to remember the welcoming of Syrian refugees.
Sat, 12/19/2015 - 12:00 Sgt Ronald Duchesne, Rideau Hall GG01-2015-0413-008