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Rideau Hall, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Welcome to Rideau Hall for the presentation of the Michener Awards for Journalism. Very few of us are able to look back on a career and know with certainty that we influenced change. Very few of us can say that we played a role in illuminating important issues and...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, June 13, 2012 I am delighted to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall. To present the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals to such fine individuals is already an honour, but to hold this ceremony during National Public Service Week adds extra meaning to these proceedings. To...

Montréal, Thursday, May 24, 2012 It is wonderful to be here with you today at the outset of this important conference on leadership and learning. As you may know, I have devoted much of my life to education, having been a student, teacher and university administrator prior to taking up my current ro...

June 20, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of National Aboriginal Day OTTAWA— Each year, National Aboriginal Day provides us with an opportunity to honour and to celebrate the many rich and varied cultures of First Natio...

Ottawa, Friday, June 15, 2012 When last we spoke, you were embarking on a two-week journey to a variety of communities across Canada. As we gather, one last time, here in Ottawa for the closing of the Governor General’s Canadian Leadership Conference, I hope that not only did you find this experienc...

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Saturday, June 16, 2012 Thank you for your warm welcome. It is a pleasure to be here to commemorate this important chapter in our history. The Battle of Queenston Heights has been described as both a victory and a tragedy for the British, Canadian and First Nations peoples who f...

Toronto, Monday, June 18, 2012 It is with great pleasure that Sharon and I join you this evening in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Let me begin by thanking Their Honours for hosting this event. Besides paying tribute to The Queen remarkable reign, this gathering is a wonderf...

Ottawa, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Thank you for your warm welcome. I am delighted to join you for this celebration of National Aboriginal Day. Let me begin by acknowledging that this gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation. It is so wonderful to see so many chil...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, June 20, 2012 My wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall on this, the eve of National Aboriginal Day. Let me begin by acknowledging that this concert is taking place within the traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation, which spans the provinces of...

Rideau Hall, Friday, June 22, 2012 It is my pleasure and my honour to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall. As commander-in-chief, I know of few greater joys than celebrating the accomplishments of the men and women who comprise our Canadian Forces. The Meritorious Service Decorations and Military Valo...

Rideau Hall, Monday, June 25, 2012 What a fantastic display! The pageantry and precision of the Ceremonial Guard never fails to impress me. This year is no exception. As commander-in-chief, I commend you for the hard work you have put into this day, and I am delighted to witness your devotion to dut...

June 24, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day OTTAWA— On this June 24, my wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to extend greetings to Quebeckers and to Francophones across the country taking part in ...

June 27, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Canadian Multiculturalism Day OTTAWA — It is a pleasure to send greetings on this, Canadian Multiculturalism Day. I have always maintained that our strength as a country lies...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, June 27, 2012 I am delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall, the symbolic home of the people of Canada. This is also the home of Her Majesty The Queen of Canada when she visits Ottawa. How wonderful it is for us to meet here in this Diamond Jubilee year! I know of the deep hon...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, June 28, 2012 My wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. For nearly 150 years, Rideau Hall has been an important gathering place for Canadians. Each year, thousands of people from all walks of life visit this house to ...

Ottawa, Tuesday, June 26, 2012 It is such a pleasure to be here to present the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal to members of the Order of Canada. This milestone year in our country’s history celebrates the 60-year reign of the Queen of Canada. Six decades ago, a young Queen began her reign,...

Ottawa, Sunday, July 1st, 2012 Good afternoon, Canada! My wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to be here for this celebration of our country. I think it is fitting that we celebrate Canada’s birthday with performances by some of our most talented performers. It is a little known fact that many of the ...

July 1, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Canada Day OTTAWA— Each year at this time, Canada Day gives us a wonderful opportunity to come together as a nation to reflect, and to celebrate our good fortune. We have so m...

Ottawa, Monday, June 18, 2012 Thank you so much for this wonderful recognition. And congratulations to you on all of your achievements at Algonquin College! As an advocate for education, I know very well the important role colleges and college graduates play in our society. In fact, three weeks ago,...

Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, April 24, 2012 I am delighted to be here today to announce Canada’s participation as a host country in the Science Without Borders program. Let me begin by expressing my sincere thanks to President Rousseff, for inviting me to Brazil on this visit, and for her vision in cr...