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Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Black History Month February 2, 2010OTTAWA - I am very proud to celebrate Black History Month, and to highlight the decisive contributions that African-Canadians have made in building a co...

Presentation of Credentials(Monaco, Maldives, Fiji) Rideau Hall, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 These days, we are seeing international solidarity opposing the forces of destruction and devastation, as our sisters and brothers in Haiti try to recover from the disaster that has beset them. It is that spir...

Presentation of Decorations for Bravery Rideau Hall, Thursday, February 4, 2010 In these times when our sisters and brothers in Haiti are once again in the midst of a catastrophe of unimaginable proportions, with human suffering so widespread that the images and reports of the devastation are unbear...

Unveiling of a Commemorative Stamp Honouringthe Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc Rideau Hall, Friday, February 5, 2010 Jean-Daniel and I are pleased to welcome you to Rideau Hall for the unveiling of a commemorative stamp in honour of the dearly loved and greatly missed Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc,...

Unveiling of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Truce Installation Vancouver, Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Humanity advances when confrontation ends and different peoples begin an enlightened dialogue of peace and reconciliation. The Olympic Truce is a reminder of this and is an ancient tradition that Canada, ...

Presentation of the Members of theInternational Olympic Committee (IOC) Vancouver, Tuesday, February 9, 2010 In this country of unlimited horizons, which welcomes you with open arms, we believe that nothing is impossible for those who see far and dream big, as the young athletes from around the worl...

Ceremonial Opening of the 122nd Session of theInternational Olympic Committee Vancouver, Tuesday, February 9, 2010 The sacred flame of Olympism burns in the hearts of Canadians from sea to sea to sea, and shines a light of hope on the whole world. In the coming days, you will have the opportunity to...

Reception Hosted by the Mayor of Vancouver Vancouver, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 I am delighted to be back here in Vancouver today. You know how much I like your city. Its energy, its people. All enlightened by the Olympic spirit. As you know, I have accepted to be the patron of the Olympic Truce ...

Reception for Visiting Heads of State and Heads of Government Vancouver, Friday, February 12, 2010 President Saakashvili, it was with profound sadness that my husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, our daughter Marie-Éden, and I learned of the tragic death of the 21 year-old Georgian luge athlete, Nodar Kumar...

Breakfast in Honour of the Journée de la Francophonie Vancouver, Saturday, February 13, 2010 Premier Campbell, how are you? In 2006, at the Olympic Winter Games in Turin, you promised that you would do everything in your power to deliver a speech in French by 2010. Thank you for inviting us to this ...

Governor General’s 2010 Olympic Truce Youth Dialogue: Building Mutual Understanding Vancouver, Thursday, February 11, 2010 How are you? Let me begin by honouring the Lil'wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples, whose ancestral land we are standing upon this morning. It is such an honour f...

February 13, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the death of Corporal Joshua Caleb Baker OTTAWA—An accident in Afghanistan has taken the life of Corporal Joshua Caleb Baker, a member of The Loyal Edmonton Regime...

Inauguration of the Jeanne Sauvé Lecture Series Rideau Hall, Thursday, February 18, 2010 Let me begin by thanking you for inviting me to take part in the Inaugural Jeanne Sauvé Address, on an issue that is so close to my heart: “Youth Engagement in the 21st Century: Inspiring Change in an Era of Glo...

February 18, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the death of John Babcock, the last known surviving Veteran to serve Canada in the First World War OTTAWA — It is with a deep sense of loss that my husband, Jean-D...

Announcement of the Names of the Laureates of theGovernor General's Performing Arts Awards Montreal, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 What a pleasure it is to be here at this showcase of contemporary drama, which is so in tune with our society and the rhythm of our times. Thank you to Espace Go. Thank you...

Art Matters Forum: “Citizens, to the arts! (Re)Connecting citizens, artists and the arts” Montreal, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 The performance by SAT/Mix Sessions demonstrates the infinite possibilities of technological tools, reflecting our imagination and serving art. Bravo to those young artists ...

Art Matters Forum: “Citizens, to the arts! (Re)Connecting citizens, artists and the arts” Montréal, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Let me say how pleased we are to be holding this public forum in Montreal, in conjunction with Culture pour tous, surrounded by some well-known faces ...

Cuvee 2010 Niagara Falls, Friday, February 19, 2010 I am truly honoured be with you again this year as the Patron of Cuvee, particularly after bearing witness to the presentation of awards to these amazing wines and winemakers. It is inspiring to see such depth in the excellence of this industry and...

Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony Rideau Hall, Friday, February 26, 2010 We have many occasions to be proud these days. While we were still in shock after the terrible disaster that beset our sisters and brothers in Haiti, our troops were on alert and immediately preparing to take part in...

February 27, 2010 Message From the Governor General Following the Earthquake in Chile OTTAWA—My husband and I, along with the entire Canadian population, were shocked to learn of the very powerful earthquake that struck parts of Chile this morning. From one natural disaster to another, here we are p...