Welcoming President Obama to Canada
The Governor General exchanged warm words of welcome with President Obama.
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On June 29, 2016, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, welcomed the Honourable Barack H. Obama, President of the United States of America, to Canada. He was joined by His Excellency Bruce Heyman, Ambassador of the United States to Canada, and his spouse Vicki Simons and other dignitaries.
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Near the tarmac at Ottawa International Airport, the Governor General, as commander-in-chief of Canada, received a royal salute from a guard of honour before the arrival of President Obama.
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The Governor General inspected the guard of honour and spoke with some of its members.
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Landing of Air Force 1, the President of the United States' aircraft, at Ottawa International Airport.
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President Obama was greeted at the bottom of the steps by the Governor General.
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President Obama was also welcomed by the Honourable Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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President Obama is in Ottawa to participate in the North American Leaders’ Summit with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Enrique Peña Nieto.
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