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Rideau Hall, Friday, January 11, 2013 I am so pleased to welcome you to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. Let me begin by acknowledging that this gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation, which spans the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. I would also...

Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, January 17, 2013 Thank you for inviting me here to speak to you today. I am honoured to be in the presence of so many talented women who have added so much to our country. Last year, at an official gathering at Rideau Hall, a member of the Ottawa Women’s Canadian Club aske...

Rideau Hall, Friday, January 18, 2013 Welcome all of you to Rideau Hall! I often call this the home of the people of Canada, so it is only fitting that your journey should begin here. Let me also acknowledge and thank outgoing chief of Protocol, Margaret Huber. Like all of you, she has been a steadf...

Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, January 22, 2013 One of the wonderful privileges of this office is recognizing the generosity of those who serve their communities. So it is with great pleasure that I join you for this investiture today. As you may know, I have dedicated my mandate as governor general to f...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, January 22, 2013 I am pleased to welcome you to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. When I was installed as governor general almost two-and-a-half years ago, I titled my installation address “A Smart and Caring Nation: A Call to Service.” I did so because the notion ...

Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, January 27, 2013 I am pleased to be here this evening to honour the remarkable efforts of the veterans of the First Special Service Force. As commander-in-chief of Canada, I frequently speak to Canadians about the contributions our veterans have made to our country and to th...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, January 29, 2012 I am delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall to recognize an exceptional career in public service. I often refer to Rideau Hall as the home of the people of Canada, so it is fitting that we should gather here for this presentation. For more than four decades, J...