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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...

Recital in Honour of Their Majesties King Harald V andQueen Sonja of the Kingdom of Norway on the Occasionof the Bicentennial of the Birth of Chopin Rideau Hall, Monday, March 1, 2010 My husband Jean-Daniel Lafond and I are delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall this evening, on the bicentennial of...

March 8, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Commonwealth Day OTTAWA - Canadians will agree that the theme for the 2010 Commonwealth Day, “Science, Technology and Society”, is a strong call to action and co-operation am...

March 5, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of International Women’s Day OTTAWA—Whenever I have travelled in Canada and abroad, I have had the good fortune of meeting with remarkable girls and women, from all walks of lif...

Official Luncheon hosted by His Excellency Leonel Fernandez,President of the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Thank you so much for welcoming me today during my visit to this island that the Dominican Republic shares with Haiti, which is also the island of my birth. The Qu...

Discurso de la Excelentísima Señora Michaëlle Jeanen ocasión del almuerzo oficial ofrecido por elExcelentísimo Señor Leonel Fernández,Presidente de la República Dominicana Santo Domingo, Miercoles 10 de marzo de 2010 Agradezco profundamente que me hayan recibido hoy para destacar mi paso por esta is...

International Women’s Day Haiti, Monday, March 8, 2010 This year, International Woman’s Day is even more moving for me, because I am by your side, sisters of Haiti, as you strive to recover from disaster and rebuild. First of all, I want to join with everyone mourning the disappearance in the earthq...

Diskou nan okazyon chita koze pou jounenentènasyonal fanm Ayiti, lendi ki 8 mas 2010 Fanm ayisyèn, sèm yo, ane sa a jounen entènasyonal fanm nan touche m yon fason spesyal paske mwen twouve m bò kote nou nan moman ke n ap fè anpil efò apre kòkenn chenn katastwòf sa a pou nou leve kanpe epi rebati pe...

Reception given in Honour of the Members of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Vancouver, Friday, March 12, 2010 Less than two weeks after the closing ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games, the sacred flame of Olympism is warming hearts once again, as the X Paralympic Winter Games are about...

March 21, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of the Closing of the X Paralympic Winter Games OTTAWA—Canadian athletes and their fellow competitors have demonstrated, once again, their breathtaking feats, providing audienc...

March 19, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Journée internationale de la Francophonie OTTAWA—Today, the Canadian Francophonie is celebrating its membership in the international Francophonie. Francophones throughout th...

March 21, 2010 Canada’s history has been shaped by the fruitful encounters of different civilizations and peoples. From these dynamic encounters sprang a unique culture and history, in which diversity became the very essence of the Canadian people, something we proudly celebrate. Yet this co-existen...

March 22, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the death of Corporal Darren James Fitzpatrick OTTAWA— It was with great sadness that my husband Jean-Daniel Lafond and I learned that the war in Afghanistan had clai...

Reception with Permanent Representatives of the United Nations New York, Tuesday, March 30, 2010 I would like to thank Ambassador John McNee, Canada’s permanent representative to the United Nations, for giving me this opportunity to meet with women who play a key role in this exceptional multilatera...