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  • Presentation of the Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction

    Speech  –  March 4, 2013

    Toronto, Ontario, Monday, March 4, 2013 I would like to thank you for once again welcoming Sharon and me to Toronto for the presentation of the Charles Taylor Prize. Books are cherished items. Many of us in this room today can remember picking up one particular book that broadened our outlook, influ...

  • Hospitalization of Her Majesty The Queen

    Message  –  March 3, 2013

    March 3, 2013 Message from the Governor General of Canada Following the Hospitalization of Her Majesty The Queen OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I were distressed to receive word that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has been hospitalized. As our reigning monarch, Her Majesty The Queen is a shining exampl...

  • Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony

    Speech  –  March 5, 2013

    Rideau Hall, Tuesday, March 5, 2013 I am delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall today for this very special ceremony. As chancellor of the Order of Military Merit, I am honoured to recognize your outstanding service to our country. That applies to those of you who are being named Commanders, Office...

  • International Women's Day

    Message  –  March 7, 2013

    March 7, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of International Women’s Day OTTAWA— My wife, Sharon, my daughters and I are delighted to be celebrating International Women’s Day, proclaimed as such by the United Nations. In ...

  • Presentation of Scrolls to Newly Appointed General Officers and Flag Officers

    Speech  –  March 6, 2013

    Rideau Hall, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 It is a pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall, home of the people of Canada, for this presentation of scrolls. Throughout my mandate as governor general and commander-in-chief, I have marveled at the devotion to duty shown by each and every member of the Canadi...

  • Commonwealth Day

    Message  –  March 10, 2013

    March 10, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Commonwealth Day OTTAWA—The 54 member nations of the Commonwealth are bound together by history, trade and shared values. Since it began in 1975, Commonwealth Day has served...

  • Announcement of Patronage of the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship

    Speech  –  March 11, 2013

    Rideau Hall, Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Welcome all of you to Rideau Hall! Sharon and I are thrilled that you were able to join us as we celebrate the talented players who will compete here in Ottawa at the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship, in April. It is also wonderful to have with us...

  • Guiding the Journey: Indigenous Educator Awards

    Speech  –  March 16, 2013

    Calgary, Alberta, Friday, March 15, 2013 Thank you for inviting me to address this gathering of outstanding educators. I am delighted to be here. When I gave my installation address as governor general two-and-a-half years ago, my hope was that if Canadians were to take away just one message from my...

  • Reception given by the Chargé d’Affaires to the Holy See (Italy)

    Speech  –  March 18, 2013

    Rome, Italy, Monday, March 18, 2013 It is an honour for Sharon and me to be here in Rome to attend the Mass celebrating the election of His Holiness Pope Francis. We would like first to extend our gratitude to Mr. Jon Allen, Canada’s chargé d’affaires, for hosting this wonderful reception, and to th...

  • Journée internationale de la Francophonie

    Message  –  March 20, 2013

    March 20, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of the Journée internationale de la Francophonie OTTAWA—I am delighted to be celebrating the Journée internationale de la Francophonie. From the outset of my mandate as governo...

  • International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

    Message  –  March 21, 2013

    March 21, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination OTTAWA—Since its creation in 1966, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination has ...

  • Presentation of a Heraldic Emblem to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency

    Speech  –  March 21, 2013

    Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, March 21, 2013 Thank you for your warm welcome. I am pleased to be here to present this wonderful new heraldic emblem to you, the employees of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. How appropriate that we gather in the food court at your headquarters in Ottawa—without a dou...

  • Presentation of Meritorious Service Decorations

    Speech  –  March 22, 2013

    Rideau Hall, Friday, March 22, 2013 It is a pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall, home of the people of Canada, for this presentation of Meritorious Service Decorations. To see men and women in uniform gather for such an occasion is not only heartening, but also inspirational. You are here because...

  • Death of former Premier of Alberta Ralph Klein

    Message  –  March 29, 2013

    March 29, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, following the death of former Premier of Alberta Ralph Klein OTTAWA—It was with great sadness that Sharon and I learned today of the death of Ralph Klein. As mayor of Calgary and premier of Al...