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The Citadelle, Sunday, October 21, 2012 I would like first to welcome all of you here to the Citadelle. This place has been home to Canada’s governors general since 1872 and is a wonderful symbol of the Crown in Quebec. It is therefore a fitting location for me to honour all of you with the Queen El...

City of Québec, Sunday, October 21, 2012 Thank you for your warm welcome. I am delighted to have the opportunity to address this important assembly. On behalf of all Canadians, allow me to begin by welcoming those of you who have travelled great distances to be here in the City of Québec for this ga...

Montréal, Monday, October 22, 2012 Thank you for inviting me to address this important gathering. I have always been a strong believer in the power of collaboration, so it is with great optimism that I welcome you to Canada and to this congress on our digital future. It would be an understatement to...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, October 24, 2012 My wife, Sharon, and I are pleased to welcome you to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. As commander-in-chief of Canada, I am honoured to receive the first poppy in this year’s National Poppy Campaign. Here at Rideau Hall, we understand the import...

Toronto, Wednesday, October 24, 2012 It is a pleasure to be here with all of you in the spirit of camaraderie, both in an official capacity and as someone who respects what you do. I am proud to hold the title of commander-in-chief. I am proud because, day after day, I am able to hear about the acco...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, October 25, 2012 My wife, Sharon, and I are pleased to welcome you to Rideau Hall, home of the Canadian people, for this important commemorative ceremony. Let me begin by acknowledging that this gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation, wh...

Ottawa, Monday, October 29, 2012 As commander-in-chief, I have the great privilege of meeting regularly with members of the Canadian Forces, and of honouring their service to our country. I call it a privilege because these are women and men of the highest calibre—and that is particularly true of th...

Ottawa, Wednesday, October 31, 2012 It is a great pleasure to welcome all of you to this presentation of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals. The year-long celebration of Her Majesty’s 60th anniversary as queen has been a chance to celebrate the very best of us. It has been a chance to rej...