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São Paulo, Brazil, April 26, 2012 Thank you for your warm welcome. I am delighted to be here to talk about the great potential for partnership between Brazil and Canada—between your vast and dynamic country of the south and ours of the north. Of the frontier between North and South America, of the p...

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, April 26, 2012 Thank you for your warm welcome. As Canada’s governor general, and as a former university president myself, I am delighted to join you for this round table. Canadians and Brazilians have so many reasons for optimism today, and I think our growing coll...

Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, April 27, 2012 Thank you for your warm greeting. I am delighted be here to congratulate you on receiving scholarships through the Science Without Borders program, and to offer you an advance welcome to Canada! A few days ago, I had the privilege of joining President Rousse...

Campinas, Brazil, Saturday, April 28, 2012 Thank you for welcoming me to the University of Campinas and for allowing me to speak to you about the robust relationship that Canada and Brazil enjoy. It should be no surprise—given the similarities that exist in our countries and our histories—that we sh...

April 24, 2012 Official Visit to BrazilStatement by the Governor General on Canada’s Participation in Science Without Borders Program BRASILIA—I am delighted to be here today with President Rousseff to announce Canada’s participation as a host country in the Science Without Borders program. Let me b...

Bridgetown, Barbados, Monday, April 30, 2012 I am so pleased to be here to celebrate the long and shared history that we are privileged to enjoy. Barbados and Canada have a strong relationship based on this history, including robust people-to-people ties established through immigration and tourism, ...

Saint Michael, Barbados, Monday, April 30, 2012 Thank you for your warm welcome. As governor general of Canada, and as someone who has spent much of his life in the world of post-secondary education, I am truly delighted to be here today. In fact, I was fortunate to visit Barbados three times in my ...

Saint Michael, Barbados, Monday, April 30, 2012 I am so pleased to be here in Barbados and to discover the rich history that our two countries share. I am especially delighted to visit St Ann’s Fort, located in the Garrison—a UNESCO Historic site and a place of incredible magnitude. Indeed, being he...

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 Thank you for your warm welcome. My wife, Sharon, and I are so pleased to be here. Let me begin by saying how delighted I am to personally express Canada’s ongoing commitment to its relationship with Trinidad and Tobago. As you know, our two...

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 My wife, Sharon, and I thank you for warmly welcoming us to your beautiful country. We are delighted to be here in Trinidad and Tobago. I am particularly pleased to be able to personally express my congratulations on the upcoming 50th annivers...

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Thank you for your warm welcome. I am delighted to be here and to have an opportunity to learn from your experiences today. At first glance, Trinidad and Tobago and Canada may appear a study in contrasts. But as you know, we share important ...

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 It is a pleasure to join you here today to speak about our two countries’ shared commitment to education. Like many Canadians, I have a deep love of learning. William Osler, Canada’s most renowned physician and a founder of the modern medica...

April 30, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, About the Nomination of Canada’s Representative to The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I would like to extend our congratulations to the Right Honourable Jean...

May 2, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Asian Heritage Month OTTAWA— I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings to all those taking part in celebrations marking Asian Heritage Month. Diversity, one of Canada’s grea...

Rideau Hall, Friday, May 4, 2012 Welcome to Rideau Hall. Sharon, and I are so delighted to honour the work of some of Canada’s finest performing artists. This year’s ceremony also represents an important milestone for the arts in this country, as it marks the 20th anniversary of the Governor General...

Ottawa, Saturday, May 5, 2012 One of the great privileges of this office comes in recognizing the outstanding contributions of Canadian artists through the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, and my wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to be here tonight for this 20th anniversary celebration. Le...

Rideau Hall, Monday, May 7, 2012 Welcome to Canada. Israel and Canada have always had a close relationship, based on our similar values and our collaboration in many spheres, including education, trade, and science and technology. But I think what truly brings us together are the vibrant people-to-p...

Rideau Hall, Monday, May 7, 2012 It is a pleasure to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall. Tonight is a wonderful occasion to renew the bonds between our two countries. In the 64-year history of the State of Israel, Canada has always been a friend and trusted partner. Yet, there is still so much potent...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 It is my pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall for the Order of Merit of the Police Forces investiture ceremony. The men and women who comprise police forces across this nation stand for service and loyalty. They work within our communities to protect us. They ar...

Ottawa, Saturday, May 12, 2012 Less than two weeks ago, my wife, Sharon, and I were in Barbados, a beautiful country that has many partnerships with Canada. But there is one overarching tie that unites our nations—Her Majesty The Queen is our common Head of State. While there, I had the opportunity ...