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Gatineau, Monday, January 16, 2012 It is such a pleasure to be here with you today at the unveiling of new stamps to honour the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen. How many of you know what a diamond jubilee is? That’s right; it’s when you celebrate something that’s 60 years old. And that is w...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Good morning and welcome to Rideau Hall. Each year, the Institute of Public Administration of Canada awards the Vanier Medal to one Canadian who has been an exemplary example of public service. And there is no doubt that David Dodge is the embodiment of service...

Ottawa, Tuesday, January 24, 2012 Thank you for your warm welcome. I am delighted to be here. This gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation which spans the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. Elder Commanda, I thank you for welcoming us to the Algonquin territory. ...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, January 26, 2012 It is an honour for me to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall for this presentation of Military Valour and Meritorious Service Decorations. Each of you has shown great courage and determination in the face of seemingly overwhelming odds. You have tackled challen...

Rideau Hall, Saturday, January 28, 2012 It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall this afternoon on the occasion of our annual Winter Celebration and the 2012 NHL All-Star Weekend. I’m very pleased to host today, along with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, the launch of the Hockey is fo...

February 1, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Black History Month OTTAWA—I am delighted to extend greetings to all Canadians on the occasion of Black History Month. Since 1995, Canada has marked this month by celebrat...

February 6, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee OTTAWA—Today is a very rare occasion seldom witnessed in the history of nations. Sixty years ago, on February 6, 1952, Her...

Rideau Hall, Monday, February 6, 2012 My wife, Sharon, and I are thrilled to welcome you to Rideau Hall this morning, to celebrate the accomplishments of deserving Canadians. Today is an historic occasion. It was on this day, 60 years ago, that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became Queen of Canada. ...

Ottawa, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 It is a pleasure for me to join you today to dedicate the installation of a stained glass window in honour of the diamond jubilees of both Queen Victoria and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In 1897, Queen Victoria was hailed in Canada as our beloved monarch. The jub...

Calgary, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 I am pleased to be here today for this presentation of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Since becoming governor general, it has been my privilege to meet hundreds of young recipients of these awards in cities across Canada. Hearing of their achievements and dreams h...

Maillardville, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 I am delighted to be here with you today in Maillardville. Thank you for your warm welcome. I have been looking forward to this visit, and to learning more about your deep roots in this province. This community reflects our heritage as Canadians and our co...

Vancouver, Wednesday, February 15, 2012 I am pleased to be here today for this presentation of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Since becoming governor general, it has been my privilege to meet hundreds of young recipients of these awards in cities across Canada. Hearing of their achievements and drea...

Vancouver, Thursday, February 16, 2012 It is a pleasure to welcome all of you to Vancouver for the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Let me begin by asking: why are you here today? Aristotle once said “All men by nature desire to know.” Allow me to recast thi...

Toronto, Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Thank you for your warm welcome and for inviting me to speak before you get underway this morning. I was thrilled to learn of this initiative chaired by my old friend and partner Amit Chakma to develop an international education strategy for Canada. This kind of ...

Rideau Hall, Friday, February 24, 2012 It is a privilege to welcome you to Rideau Hall today, and to recognize your remarkable acts of bravery. Let me begin with a story of courage that took place not far from here, many years ago. The incident occurred at a skating party on the Ottawa River in the ...

Rideau Hall, Monday, February 27, 2012 It is a pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall. For years, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada has honoured Canadians who have made important contributions to this country and the world. Every day, your ingenuity benefits humanity in...

Montréal, Saturday, September 29, 2012 Today is a wonderful day for the Black Watch, which has been so steadfast in its service to Canada for so many years. In fact, this regiment predates Canada itself, having received its colours 150 years ago from Lady Monck, the wife of my predecessor as governo...

Official Designation of Black Watch Armoury as a National Historic Site Montréal, Saturday, September 29, 2012 I am pleased to be here on this very special day to celebrate the heritage of this remarkable building. One of the wonderful things about this armoury is the degree to which its history is ...

September 28, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, following the death of the Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I are saddened by the loss of the Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk, former lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan. In...

October 1, 2012 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Family Week OTTAWA—One of the pillars of my mandate as governor general of Canada is family and children. My wife, Sharon, and I are therefore delighted to extend greetings to everyone celebrating National Family...