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  • Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

    Speech  –  June 18, 2010

    Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony Rideau Hall, Friday, June 18, 2010 If there is one function I hold dear as Governor General of Canada, it is that of paying tribute to the women and men whose creativity, daring, commitment, tenacity and knowledge are this country’s greatest treasure. You know, t...

  • Official Opening of the Tent Room and Concert

    Speech  –  June 19, 2010

    Official Opening of the Tent Room and Concert Rideau Hall, Friday, June 18, 2010 When silence falls over Rideau Hall at night, Jean-Daniel, Marie-Éden and I never feel alone. Because that silence, this place, is inhabited. Inhabited by the memories of thousands of Canadians and people from all walks...

  • Death of Maureen Forrester

    Message  –  June 18, 2010

    June 18, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the death of Maureen Forrester OTTAWA – It was with great emotion that my husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I learned of the death of Maureen Forrester, one of Canada’s impressive voices and ...