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  • Black History Month

    Message  –  February 1, 2013

    February 1, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Black History Month OTTAWA—Since 1995, Black History Month has provided Canadians with a wonderful opportunity to reflect on and learn more about the invaluable contributi...

  • Presentation of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture

    Speech  –  February 1, 2013

    Rideau Hall, Friday, February 1st, 2013 I am pleased to welcome you to Rideau Hall for this celebration of the very best in contemporary Canadian architecture. As you have no doubt noticed, Rideau Hall itself is something of an architectural marvel—though it can hardly be called “contemporary.” The ...

  • Opening of Winterlude

    Speech  –  February 2, 2013

    Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, February 1st, 2013 Winter in our nation’s capital is a special time. Beavertails and hot chocolate are consumed with delight. Mounds of snow become an attractive place to build and play and imagine. And Winterlude provides all of us with a fantastic place to celebrate with e...

  • Presentation of Diamond Jubilee Medals

    Speech  –  February 6, 2013

    Rideau Hall, Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Welcome, all of you, to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada, and the home of the Crown in Canada. One year ago, we began the year-long journey to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. That journey has taken me across Canada, as well as overs...

  • Presentation of Decorations for Bravery

    Speech  –  February 8, 2013

    Rideau Hall, Friday, February 8, 2013 It is a pleasure and an honour to welcome you to Rideau Hall today. This is not the first time I have presented the Decorations for Bravery; yet each time I do so, I am struck by the very goodness of humanity. Each of you faced some form of danger head on —from ...

  • Opening of the New Institut Mallet Facilities

    Speech  –  February 13, 2013

    City of Québec, Quebec, Wednesday, February 13, 2013 It is wonderful to be here to help celebrate this exciting new partnership in caring. The essence of philanthropy is the love of humankind, and the Institut Mallet is a leader in this community in helping people to show their compassion and their ...

  • Presentation of Letters of Credence (Colombia, Malta)

    Speech  –  February 14, 2013

    The Citadelle, Quebec, Thursday, February 14, 2013 I would like to welcome all of you to Canada and to the Citadelle for this presentation of credentials. This is certainly a fitting place to discuss the diplomatic futures of our countries. There is a rich history in this community that offers so ma...

  • Death of Corporal Donald Anguyoak

    Message  –  February 19, 2013

    February 19, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the Death of Corporal Donald Anguyoak OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I were saddened to learn of the death of Canadian Ranger Corporal Donald Anguyoak, following a sn...

  • United Way Conference Luncheon

    Speech  –  February 14, 2013

    City of Québec, Quebec, Thursday, February 14, 2013 It is a great pleasure to join you here today. Thank you for your warm welcome and for giving me the opportunity to comment after hearing your testimonials. We heard from Mr. Molson and Mr. Dallaire —two leaders within their respective communities—...

  • Keynote Address at Yonsei University (South Korea)

    Speech  –  February 25, 2013

    Seoul, South Korea, Monday, February 25, 2013 Good afternoon. Thank you for inviting me to this valuable discussion on the friendship between Canada and the Republic of Korea and the role universities can and must play to strengthen the bonds of trust and affection that unite our two countries. I’m ...