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  • Presentation of Letters of Credence (Côte d’Ivoire, Estonia, Malawi)

    Speech  –  December 1, 2011

    Rideau Hall, Thursday, December 1, 2011 I am delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall for this ceremony. This building has been the official residence of every governor general since our country’s Confederation in 1867, and it is where conversations about Canada and the world take place. One of my gr...

  • Christmas Lights Across Canada Illumination Ceremony

    Speech  –  December 1, 2011

    Parliament Hill, Thursday, December 1, 2011 Who among us does not feel a rush of joy and anticipation at the illumination of Christmas lights at this time of the year? As a father and grandfather, I often look at the faces of children when I want to glimpse a spontaneous response to the world. And t...

  • World AIDS Day

    Message  –  December 1, 2011

    Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of World AIDS Day I have seen what humanity can accomplish in the pursuit of knowledge, with innovation and determination as our tools. Since HIV/AIDS was first discovered over four decades a...