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September 3, 2006 “My husband Jean-Daniel Lafond and I were saddened to learn of the death of four Canadian soldiers deployed to Afghanistan, Warrant Officer Richard Francis Nolan and Warrant Officer Frank Robert Mellish, both of 1st Batallion, Royal Canadian Regiment, and of the death of two other ...

September 5, 2006 “The circumstances surrounding the death of Private Mark Anthony Graham of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment and the injuries sustained by a number of his comrades in Southern Afghanistan are tragic. My husband Jean-Daniel Lafond and I are deeply saddened by this tur...

Toronto, Friday, September 8, 2006 Jean-Daniel and I are very pleased to join at the Toronto International Film Festival, an event that stands in the front ranks of the world’s film festivals. This venue has established itself as a premiere showcase for some of the world’s most popular films, launch...

Retrospective in Honour of Norman McLaren Toronto, Friday, September 8, 2006 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY I would like to take this opportunity while in such wonderful company to share a few thoughts on the enduring lesson of Norman McLaren’s artistic career. His work is extraordinary, as much because of ...

September 13, 2006 “It was with great sadness that my husband Jean-Daniel Lafond and I learned of the terrible tragedy that unfolded this afternoon at Dawson College in Montreal. My first thoughts went immediately to the wounded, students, parents, and college staff for whom this has been a very try...

Toronto, Sunday, September 17, 2006 In the difficult times we are living in, I believe dialogue is our greatest source of hope for today and for the future. I am committed to fostering a conversation among all Canadians; I see that as central to my role as governor general of Canada. Just this morni...

The Citadelle, Wednesday, September 20, 2006 Madame President, it is an honour and a pleasure for me and my husband Jean-Daniel Lafond to welcome you to the Citadelle, in a city whose historical significance for this country and continent you know and understand. Of course, I would also like to welc...

The Citadelle, Wednesday, September 20, 2006 This gathering is historically important because it is the first time that a State luncheon has been held at the Citadelle. My husband Jean-Daniel Lafond and I could not have hoped for better company in which to begin this tradition than that of a head of...

September 19, 2006“It was with great sorrow that my husband Jean-Daniel Lafond and I learned, while at the Citadelle of Québec, of the terrible tragedy now facing the families, loved ones and comrades of Corporal Glen Arnold, of 2nd Field Ambulance, and of Corporal Shane Keating, Corporal Keith Morl...

The Citadelle, Thursday, September 21, 2006 It is a great pleasure to welcome you here to the Citadelle, whose role within Quebec and Canada’s cultural and civic life we hope to strengthen. Steeped in history, this place, overlooking the Saint Lawrence River and sitting high atop Cap Diamant, has be...

The Citadelle, Quebec, Saturday, September 23, 2006 It is both an honour and a privilege for me to present this new stand of colours to the 3rd Battalion of the Royal 22e Régiment. I know that you have been eagerly anticipating this moment and that these colours are tremendously important to you. Tr...

Ottawa, La Cité collégiale, Wednesday, September 27, 2006 Good morning. Thank you for joining us and thank you to La Cité collégiale for so graciously welcoming us here today. I could not have hoped for better. How appropriate that we should launch a new Rideau Hall initiative here, in an institutio...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, September 28, 2006 I am sure everyone here is familiar with the old cliché that Canada has too much geography and not enough history. Of course, we know that’s not true. Take any date on the calendar, and you will find that a number of important or noteworthy events occurred o...

Montreal, Friday, September 29, 2006 I recently read through some of the thoughts penned by philosophy professor Guy Brouillet, who wrote: “[translation] Democracy is a political system whose primary goal is to ensure the security of each of its members through respect for the rule of law.” He added...

September 30, 2006 "My husband, Jean Daniel Lafond, and I, were extremely troubled by the tragic death Friday of Private Josh Klukie of the 1st Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment, in the district of Panjwayi, province of Kandahar. Today we honour his memory and his commitment to freedom, justi...

September 26, 2006 by Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean We must recognize the efforts and commitment of so many young people across Canada. For example, I am reminded of the members of the Grassroots Youth Collaborative in Toronto. In February 2006, I witnessed the enthusiasm with which they support tro...

September 28, 2006 by Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean Yesterday was a very special day for me. Exactly one year ago, on September 27, 2005, I became Canada’s 27th governor general. Since then, I have travelled from coast to coast to coast, visiting 8 provinces, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. I...

Blog from Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean first published on September 27, 2006 on www.citizenvoices.gg.ca We must recognize the efforts and commitment of so many young people across Canada. For example, I am reminded of the members of the Grassroots Youth Collaborative in Toronto. In February 2006, I...