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Rideau Hall, Thursday, February 3, 2011 Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Rideau Hall, as we begin the countdown to Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. This Sunday, we will celebrate the 59th anniversary of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne and enter the 60th year of her reign. As Her ...

Québec, Friday, February 4, 2011 Good afternoon and thank you for giving me such a warm welcome. I am honoured to be here among you, the men and women of the 3rd Battalion of the Royal 22e Régiment Battle Group. You do your duty, day after day, because you believe in the idea of service and you beli...

La Pocatière, Quebec, Monday, February 7, 2011 Thank you for warmly welcoming my wife, Sharon, and I to your community, and to this remarkable educational institute. We have been looking forward to visiting this region and to speaking with you today. Some of you may be wondering why I have come to L...

The Citadelle, Tuesday February 8, 2011 Welcome to the Citadelle. Over 400 years ago, Samuel de Champlain founded this beautiful city of Quebec, establishing himself as one of Canada’s most renowned historical figures, and earning himself the title “father of New France.” The Pulitzer Prize winning ...

The Citadelle, Tuesday February 8, 2011 My wife, Sharon, and I would like to welcome you to the Citadelle. Steeped in history, this place, overlooking the Saint Lawrence River and sitting high atop Cape Diamant, has been the second official residence of Canada’s governors general since the end of th...

Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the 59th anniversary of Her Majesty's accesssion to the Throne On this February 6, Her Majesty The Queen celebrates the 59th anniversary of her accession to the Throne and enters the 60th year of her reig...

Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Black History Month February 1, 2011OTTAWA - Each February, we celebrate Black History Month to enrich our understanding of the experiences, contributions and culture of Canadians of Afric...

Whitehorse, Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Let me begin by thanking you for the warm welcome you have extended to my wife, Sharon and I, since our arrival in Yukon. As you know, this is our first official visit to Yukon, and it is an honour to be invited to speak today before the Legislative Assembly. ...

Whitehorse, Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Good evening. Both Sharon and I are grateful for the warm welcome we have received during our first official visit to Yukon. Let me begin by thanking the Ta’an Kwach’an Council and the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, for welcoming us onto your land today. Thank you ...

Whitehorse, Thursday, February 10, 2011 It is a great pleasure for my wife, Sharon, and I to join you here in Whitehorse, at the outset of our first official visit to Yukon. Let me begin by thanking Linda Harvey who performed this beautiful welcome song. Since my installation as governor general las...

Old Crow, Friday, February 11, 2011 First, I would like to express my sincere apology for not being with you today. My wife, Sharon, and I know that you have prepared such a feast for our visit. I would like to thank you for all of the preparations that the community has done to welcome us to your l...

Whitehorse, Friday, February 11, 2011 My wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to join you here this evening. I know that welcoming new arrivals to Yukon is an important part of your work at the Centre de la francophonie, and I thank you for making us feel at home today. I have been looking forward to l...

Rideau Hall, Monday, February 14, 2011 Let me begin by recalling the words of Joseph Howe, a great Canadian who said: “The triangle is a simple figure, yet by its properties oceans are traversed and planets measured.” One might also think of Archimedes’ lever with which he moved the world. I think e...

February 16, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of the Announcement of the Royal Tour by His Royal Highness Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton OTTAWA—As Her Majesty’s representative in Canada, it is a great privi...

Rideau Hall, Friday February 18, 2011 Welcome to Rideau Hall. Canada has a proud, rich and world-renowned military history. Our men and women in uniform have long been recognized for their bravery, their fortitude, their innovation, their dedication and their achievements. Consider for a moment what...

Doha, Qatar, Monday, February 28, 2011 It is a pleasure to have been invited to address such a prestigious institution and to speak directly to students, parents, faculty and others who share my vision of education. This is a beautiful campus, stunning in its architecture and fortunate in the potent...