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Presentation of Honours

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, presented honours to 38 recipients during a military-themed ceremony at Rideau Hall. 

A picture of the various medals presented to recipients at the military-themed honours ceremony
A photo of the room during the ceremony, with the Governor General speaking at the podium, displayed on two screens.
The Governor General delivers remarks at a podium, an aide-de-camp stands nearby.
Master Corporal Archer shakes hands with the Governor General after receiving his medal.
Brigadier-General Anderson accepts his medal from the Governor General and poses for a photo.
Colonel Huet accepts his medal and shakes hands with the Governor General.
Sally Goddard accepts her medal and shakes hands with the Governor General.
Lieutenant-Colonel Sexsmith shakes hands with the Governor General after accepting his medal.
Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Bressette, Sergeant Andrea Karistinos and master corporals Kashif Dar and Jesus Castillo take a photo with the Governor General.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Compeau takes a photo with his daughter and the Governor General.
Martin Abud shakes hands with and thanks the Governor General.
Debra Reid accepts her medal and poses for a photo with the Governor General.
Recipients of the military-themed ceremony sit in the front row and look on as other recipients are awarded.
Ms. Molly McGuire sings the national anthem as the Governor General stands in solidarity.