February 25 to 26, 2020
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, visited Thunder Bay from February 25 to 26, 2020.
February 25, 2020
Upon arrival in Thunder Bay, the Governor General met with students from Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School and gave a presentation to encourage them to aim high and dare to dream. Later, Her Excellency went cross-country skiing with members of the National Team Development Centre and youth from the city, as part of her GGactive initiative. In the evening, the Governor General delivered remarks and kicked-off the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, visited Thunder Bay from February 25 to 26, 2020.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0037-005
The Governor General met with students from Denis Franklin Cromarty High School (DFCHS) and gave a presentation to encourage them to aim high and dare to dream. Her Excellency also answered questions from students.
DFCHS is a private high school that hosts students from many different Sioux Lookout District First Nations. For more information, visit nnec.on.ca/index.php/dennis-franklin-cromarty-high-school/.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0038-007
The Governor General met with students from Denis Franklin Cromarty High School (DFCHS) and gave a presentation to encourage them to aim high and dare to dream. Her Excellency also answered questions from students.
DFCHS is a private high school that hosts students from many different Sioux Lookout District First Nations. For more information, visit nnec.on.ca/index.php/dennis-franklin-cromarty-high-school/.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0038-010
The Governor General met with students from Denis Franklin Cromarty High School (DFCHS) and gave a presentation to encourage them to aim high and dare to dream. Her Excellency also answered questions from students.
DFCHS is a private high school that hosts students from many different Sioux Lookout District First Nations. For more information, visit nnec.on.ca/index.php/dennis-franklin-cromarty-high-school/.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0038-011
The Governor General met with students from Denis Franklin Cromarty High School (DFCHS) and gave a presentation to encourage them to aim high and dare to dream. Her Excellency also answered questions from students.
DFCHS is a private high school that hosts students from many different Sioux Lookout District First Nations. For more information, visit nnec.on.ca/index.php/dennis-franklin-cromarty-high-school/.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0038-016
The Governor General met with students from Denis Franklin Cromarty High School (DFCHS) and gave a presentation to encourage them to aim high and dare to dream. Her Excellency also answered questions from students.
DFCHS is a private high school that hosts students from many different Sioux Lookout District First Nations. For more information, visit nnec.on.ca/index.php/dennis-franklin-cromarty-high-school/.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0038-021
As part of GGactive, Her Excellency cross-country skied with members of the National Team Development Centre (NTDC) and youth from the city. Through the GGactive initiative, the Governor General joins Canadians in activities to promote healthy living.
NTDC Thunder Bay is a community based organization working within the framework of Cross Country Canada to provide elite cross-country skiers with intensive training and competition programs. For more information, visit www.ntdctbay.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0039-013
As part of GGactive, Her Excellency cross-country skied with members of the National Team Development Centre (NTDC) and youth from the city. Through the GGactive initiative, the Governor General joins Canadians in activities to promote healthy living.
NTDC Thunder Bay is a community based organization working within the framework of Cross Country Canada to provide elite cross-country skiers with intensive training and competition programs. For more information, visit www.ntdctbay.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0039-017
As part of GGactive, Her Excellency cross-country skied with members of the National Team Development Centre (NTDC) and youth from the city. Through the GGactive initiative, the Governor General joins Canadians in activities to promote healthy living.
NTDC Thunder Bay is a community based organization working within the framework of Cross Country Canada to provide elite cross-country skiers with intensive training and competition programs. For more information, visit www.ntdctbay.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0039-020
As part of GGactive, Her Excellency cross-country skied with members of the National Team Development Centre (NTDC) and youth from the city. Through the GGactive initiative, the Governor General joins Canadians in activities to promote healthy living.
NTDC Thunder Bay is a community based organization working within the framework of Cross Country Canada to provide elite cross-country skiers with intensive training and competition programs. For more information, visit www.ntdctbay.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0039-026
As part of GGactive, Her Excellency cross-country skied with members of the National Team Development Centre (NTDC) and youth from the city. Through the GGactive initiative, the Governor General joins Canadians in activities to promote healthy living.
NTDC Thunder Bay is a community based organization working within the framework of Cross Country Canada to provide elite cross-country skiers with intensive training and competition programs. For more information, visit www.ntdctbay.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0039-032
As part of GGactive, Her Excellency cross-country skied with members of the National Team Development Centre (NTDC) and youth from the city. Through the GGactive initiative, the Governor General joins Canadians in activities to promote healthy living.
NTDC Thunder Bay is a community based organization working within the framework of Cross Country Canada to provide elite cross-country skiers with intensive training and competition programs. For more information, visit www.ntdctbay.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0039-050
The Governor General delivered remarks and kicked-off the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0040-008
The Governor General delivered remarks and kicked-off the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0040-009
The Governor General delivered remarks and kicked-off the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0040-012
The Governor General delivered remarks and kicked-off the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0040-014
The Governor General delivered remarks and kicked-off the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0040-015
The Governor General delivered remarks and kicked-off the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0040-025
The Governor General delivered remarks and kicked-off the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0040-033
The Governor General delivered remarks and kicked-off the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0040-040
The Governor General delivered remarks and kicked-off the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0040-043
The Governor General delivered remarks and kicked-off the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0040-047
The Governor General delivered remarks and kicked-off the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games 2020.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0040-050
February 26, 2020
The Governor General addressed students and faculty members from Lakehead University and delivered a presentation. Throughout the day, Her Excellency attended various Special Olympics sporting events to cheer on athletes and see them compete. Before departing, she visited Confederation College's Aviation Centre of Excellence and answered questions from students.
The Governor General addressed students and faculty members from Lakehead University.
Lakehead University is the host to nine Canada Research Chairs and revolutionary facilities such as the world-renowned Paleo-DNA Laboratory and the Biorefining Research Institute. For more information, visit www.lakeheadu.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0042-003
The Governor General addressed students and faculty members from Lakehead University.
Lakehead University is the host to nine Canada Research Chairs and revolutionary facilities such as the world-renowned Paleo-DNA Laboratory and the Biorefining Research Institute. For more information, visit www.lakeheadu.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0042-009
The Governor General addressed students and faculty members from Lakehead University.
Lakehead University is the host to nine Canada Research Chairs and revolutionary facilities such as the world-renowned Paleo-DNA Laboratory and the Biorefining Research Institute. For more information, visit www.lakeheadu.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0042-010
The Governor General addressed students and faculty members from Lakehead University.
Lakehead University is the host to nine Canada Research Chairs and revolutionary facilities such as the world-renowned Paleo-DNA Laboratory and the Biorefining Research Institute. For more information, visit www.lakeheadu.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0042-011
The Governor General attended Floor Hockey games during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-007
The Governor General attended Floor Hockey games during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-010
The Governor General attended Floor Hockey games during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-012
The Governor General attended Floor Hockey games during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-019
The Governor General attended Snow Shoeing races during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-045
The Governor General attended Snow Shoeing races during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-044
The Governor General attended Snow Shoeing races during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-046
The Governor General attended Snow Shoeing races during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-051
The Governor General attended Snow Shoeing races during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-058
The Governor General attended Snow Shoeing races during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-061
The Governor General attended Speed Skating races during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-068
The Governor General attended Speed Skating races during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-071
The Governor General attended Speed Skating races during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-074
The Governor General attended Speed Skating races during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-076
The Governor General attended Speed Skating races during the Special Olympics in Thunder Bay.
Established in 1969, the Canadian chapter of this international movement is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability through the transformative power and joy of sport. For more information, visit www.specialolympics.ca.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0041-083
The Governor General visited the Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) to meet with students from the two full-time aviation programs offered: Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Flight Management.
ACE was built to help meet the growing demand for qualified aviation professionals. For more information, visit www.confederationcollege.ca/aviation-centre-of-excellence.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0043-005
The Governor General visited the Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) to meet with students from the two full-time aviation programs offered: Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Flight Management.
ACE was built to help meet the growing demand for qualified aviation professionals. For more information, visit www.confederationcollege.ca/aviation-centre-of-excellence.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0043-009
The Governor General visited the Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) to meet with students from the two full-time aviation programs offered: Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Flight Management.
ACE was built to help meet the growing demand for qualified aviation professionals. For more information, visit www.confederationcollege.ca/aviation-centre-of-excellence.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0043-022
The Governor General visited the Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) to meet with students from the two full-time aviation programs offered: Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Flight Management.
ACE was built to help meet the growing demand for qualified aviation professionals. For more information, visit www.confederationcollege.ca/aviation-centre-of-excellence.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0043-023
The Governor General visited the Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) to meet with students from the two full-time aviation programs offered: Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Flight Management.
ACE was built to help meet the growing demand for qualified aviation professionals. For more information, visit www.confederationcollege.ca/aviation-centre-of-excellence.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0043-030
The Governor General visited the Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) to meet with students from the two full-time aviation programs offered: Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Flight Management.
ACE was built to help meet the growing demand for qualified aviation professionals. For more information, visit www.confederationcollege.ca/aviation-centre-of-excellence.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0043-034
The Governor General visited the Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) to meet with students from the two full-time aviation programs offered: Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance and Aviation Flight Management.
ACE was built to help meet the growing demand for qualified aviation professionals. For more information, visit www.confederationcollege.ca/aviation-centre-of-excellence.
- Credit: Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall
- Reference Number: GG05-2020-0043-035