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Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the death of Irving Layton
Message – January 5, 2006
January 5, 2006 “Irving Layton was able to touch the depths of people’s souls through his works. His skills with the pen earned him the Governor General’s Literary Award and the Order of Canada, as well as many other forms of literary recognition around the world. Yet his most precious legacy lies i...
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Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on a terrorist attack in Afghanistan causing the death of Glyn Berry
Message – January 15, 2006
January 15, 2006 “My husband Jean-Daniel Lafond and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death today of Glyn Berry in a terrorist attack in Afghanistan, which also left three of our Canadian soldiers wounded. Mr. Berry, a Political Director from Foreign Affairs, had been posted to the Provincial R...
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Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of the Chinese New Year
Message – January 26, 2006
January 26, 2006 “My husband and I wish happy Chinese New Year celebrations to all those Canadians who are welcoming the Year of the Dog. A brand new year brings with it new hopes, new ambitions and new opportunities. Canadians everywhere will gather together to celebrate their heritage and keep ali...
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Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Black History Month
Message – January 31, 2006
January 31, 2006 “It is with pride that I extend my warmest greetings to all Canadians celebrating respect, equal opportunity, and sharing throughout Black History Month. Each year, the many activities that highlight these celebrations provide us with opportunities to learn more about our fellow cit...