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Toronto, Thursday, March 3, 2011 I would like to welcome all of you to the announcement of the laureates of the 2011 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards. This year’s list of winners covers a wide range of those who work in front of the camera, behind the scenes, or on stage to create lasting m...

March 7, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of International Women’s Day OTTAWA—As we mark International Women’s Day, it is fitting that the theme—“Equal Access to Education, Training, and Science and Technology”—is so cl...

March 13, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Commonwealth Day OTTAWA— Today, in countries around the world, people are celebrating Commonwealth Day. This year’s theme is ‘Women as Agents of Change’. As the father of fi...

Rideau Hall, Friday, March 11, 2011 It is an honour to welcome you to Rideau Hall today as we recognize exceptional military service to Canada and the world. I would like to take a moment to reflect on the words of Arthur Meighen, who was the first Canadian prime minister to visit Vimy Ridge after t...

March 11, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, Following the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I were shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck parts of Japan to...

Rideau Hall, Friday, March 18, 2011 Good morning and welcome to Rideau Hall for the presentation of the Vanier Medal for exceptional public service. The Right Honourable Georges P. Vanier, one of my predecessors and the man in whose name we present this award, once said: “I know of no more noble occ...

March 19, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of the Journée internationale de la Francophonie OTTAWA—I am delighted to celebrate the Journée internationale de la Francophonie, which is dedicated this year to youth in ever...

March 20, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination OTTAWA—In 1989, Canada was one of the first countries to launch an annual campaign against racial discrimi...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday March 22, 2011 Welcome to Rideau Hall. Canadians are known for how we have sustained unity by promoting diversity over the course of our history. In large part, we have done this by celebrating the many cultures, ethnicities and traditions of those who have come from around the ...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 For centuries, the visual artists of this land have been inspiring us with images of ourselves, our beliefs and the times in which we live. Think of the ancient Dorset carvers of the Far North, who made objects of incredible power and beauty that still move us ...

Montréal, Thursday, March 24, 2011 When I was asked to give the opening address at this conference today, and to answer a few questions afterwards, I accepted without hesitation—and for several reasons. For one, I am delighted to be back at the Institute for the Study of Canada, among so many friend...

Montréal, Thursday, March 24, 2011 It is an honour, as commander-in-chief but especially as colonel of the Canadian Grenadier Guards, to be here with you today. When I first became governor general, and drawing on my background as an educator, I wanted to learn more about how the office had evolved ...

March 27, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the death of Corporal Yannick Scherrer OTTAWA— My wife, Sharon, and I join Canadians in mourning the death of Corporal Yannick Scherrer, who was killed by an improvis...