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August 11, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of the United Nations’ International Year of Youth OTTAWA—Five years ago, when I assumed the post of governor general, I made youth one of my mandate priorities. Throughout my...

August 13, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, Following the Natural Disasters in Pakistan and China OTTAWA— The natural disasters that have hit Pakistan and China recently are continuing to take their toll. The distressing images making ...

400th Anniversary of the town of Cupids Cupids, Tuesday, August 17, 2010 We are celebrating a decisive page of our collective history here, where the adventure of the first British explorers took root, giving birth to English Canada, and in this year marking the 400th anniversary of their establishm...

Unveiling of a Sculpture in Honour of the Historyof the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary St. John’s, Wednesday, August 18, 2010 It gives me great pleasure to be here on this solemn occasion to help unveil a sculpture in honour of the rich tradition of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary. The Royal Ne...

Youth Dialogue on the Occasion of the International Year of Youth St. John’s, Wednesday, August 18, 2010 How are you? I am so pleased to be back in Newfoundland and so delighted that I have this opportunity to celebrate the International Year of Youth with you, the young “movers and shakers” of St. ...

Luncheon hosted by the Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan Regina, Monday, August 23, 2010 I would like to thank you very warmly, your Honours, for hosting this lunch on the occasion of my visit to Regina. Thank you for the thoughtful donation towards a cause that is so close to my heart. It is a re...

Youth Dialogue on the Occasion of International Year of Youth Saskatoon, Monday, August 23, 2010 How are you? I am so pleased to be here at EGADZ, the Downtown Saskatoon Youth Centre. This is in fact my first visit to your city, so I am delighted to have this opportunity to celebrate the Internation...

Reception hosted by the Province of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Monday, August 23, 2010 I would like to begin by saying that I am doubly happy to be with you here tonight in Saskatoon. First, because you are honouring me with this incredible reception, thereby giving me the opportunity to meet a greater...

Discussion on Women’s Rights on the Occasion of the50th Anniversary of the Canadian Bill of Rights Saskatoon, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 I could not ask for kinder or more fortifying protection than this beautiful shawl, which Ms. Greyes and Ms. Linklater have so graciously given me as I begin my addr...

Community Celebration La Ronge, Tuesday, August 24, 2010 It is a real privilege and a delight to be with you here today in La Ronge—which, I am told, is the largest community in northern Saskatchewan—and to see Chief Tammy Cook Searson again. I had the pleasure of talking with you during my first of...

Youth Dialogue on the Occasion of International Year of Youth Winnipeg, Wednesday, August 25, 2010 How are you? Thank you for that warm welcome. Let me begin by honouring the Aboriginal peoples who have inhabited this land for millennia and constitute our deepest roots in this country. I am so delig...

Park Naming Ceremony Winnipeg, Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Let me begin by honouring the Indigenous peoples who have inhabited this land for millennia. It is with great emotion that I join you today at this park-naming ceremony. Just moments ago, I was sitting inside the Norquay Community Centre, lis...

Opening of the Plug In Institute of Contemporary Art Winnipeg, Thursday, August 26, 2010 For me, the opening of a new space for culture and artistic exploration in the urban landscape is always a moment of grace. That is why I am delighted to be here for the official opening of the Plug In Institute...

Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony Rideau Hall, Friday, September 3, 2010 I am delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall and to preside over this Order of Canada investiture ceremony. I remember the first time I took part in this ceremony of excellence as Governor General of Canada, in November 2005...

Opening of the Governor General’s Women's Conference:“Together for Women’s Security” Rideau Hall, Thursday, September 9, 2010 What a joy it is to welcome so many of you to Rideau Hall to open this two-day conference, which has meant so much to me, and which is what I have passionately worked toward ...

Reception for Partners in the Quebec Region La Citadelle, Wednesday, September 15, 2010 It is with great joy that my husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I welcome you to the Citadelle of Québec, a place where decisive pages of our collective history have been written, a place that has inspired some of ...

Youth Dialogue on the Occasion of the International Year of Youth Montréal, Tuesday, August 31, 2010 I have come to Montréal-Nord to hear from you. How are you? I am touched and very happy to be here with you this afternoon. In some ways, it is like a homecoming. I am from all of Montreal, and lived...

Ceremony Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Ottawa, Sunday, September 19, 2010 As commander-in-chief, it is a great honour and privilege to take part in this celebration marking the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. A sad memory, this battle—fought in the air for the most...

Youth Dialogue on the Occasion of International Year of Youth Toronto, Monday, September 20, 2010 How are you Toronto? Thank you for your warm welcome and thank you Kaleb, Michelle and BluePrint for Life for your performances. You have all filled me with your energy, and Jean-Daniel and I are thrill...

Presentation of Credentials (Ireland, Honduras, Tanzania,Serbia, Japan, Egypt, Sweden, Lesotho) Rideau Hall, Thursday, September 23, 2010 It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall today in a spirit of solidarity, and to wish you the warmest of welcomes to Canada. I certainly don’t min...