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Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of National Volunteer Week, April 23 to 29, 2006

Message – April 24, 2006

April 24, 2006 “Thousands upon thousands of Canadians, women and men, young and old, have the boldness to dream big dreams and the determination to act for the good of all. They support their fellow citizens in a myriad of ways, including their involvement in sports, arts or community initiatives. V...
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean - Speech on the Occasion of the Presentation of the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award on the Occasion of its 10th Anniversary

Speech – April 24, 2006

Rideau Hall, Monday, April 24, 2006 It is with great pleasure that my husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I welcome you here to Rideau Hall. Ten years ago, one of my predecessors, the Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc, created the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award, and joining us this morning is hi...
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award Ceremony

April 24, 2006