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  • 2013 Canada Day

    Message  –  July 1, 2013

    July 1, 2013 Message from the Governor General of Canadaon the Occasion of Canada Day OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I would like to wish all Canadians a very happy Canada Day. This day is an occasion to take a moment to reflect on our good fortune as Canadians, and to celebrate. As governor general, I...

  • Canada Day Celebration

    Speech  –  July 1, 2013

    Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, July 1st, 2013 As I have travelled across this blessed country, I have met with so many Canadians who, like Hélène Campbell, are making Canada a truly magnificent nation. And we are fortunate to have with us today another of these great Canadians! By bringing his life aboard...

  • Special Presentation of the Order of Canada to Céline Dion and René Angélil

    Speech  –  July 26, 2013

    City of Québec, Quebec, Friday, July 26, 2013 I am delighted to be here to invest Mr. René Angélil into the Order of Canada as a Member and to promote Ms. Céline Dion to the level of Companion. Congratulations to you both. Throughout my mandate as governor general, I have had the honour of welcoming...

  • Tragedy in Lac-Mégantic

    Message  –  July 8, 2013

    July 8, 2013 Message from the Governor General Following the Tragedy in Lac-Mégantic OTTAWA—Like so many people across Canada, Sharon and I were shocked by the unimaginable catastrophe that unfolded in Lac-Mégantic over the weekend. Our hearts go out to the residents of this community, who have been...

  • Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall

    Message  –  July 9, 2013

    July 9, 2013 Message from Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall OTTAWA—As governor general of Canada, I wanted to share with all Canadians a message I received from Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall expressing their dismay followi...

  • Message from Her Majesty The Queen

    Message  –  July 8, 2013

    July 9, 2013 Message from Her Masjesty The Queen following the train crash in Quebec OTTAWA—As governor general of Canada, I wanted to share a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty The Queen following the tragedy in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. “It was with profound sadness that I learned of ...

  • Birth of Royal Baby

    Message  –  July 22, 2013

    July 22, 2013 Message from the Governor General on the Birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Baby Son OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the occasion of the birth of their son. Sharon an...