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Whitehorse, Yukon, Wednesday, August 7, 2013 Let me begin by saying how delighted we are to be back in Whitehorse and to be spending time in Canada’s north. Once again my wife, Sharon, and I have been welcomed magnificently by the people of the Yukon. This is such a fascinating and important part of...

Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, August 8, 2013 It is wonderful to be with you in Ottawa to celebrate the 14th World Scout Moot, the very first time this event has been held in North America. And you could not have chosen a better location. Here, you will experience, not one, not two, but three distinct c...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, August 8, 2013 It is a pleasure for my wife, Sharon, and I to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall, home of the people of Canada, for the unveiling of specially crafted coins in honour of the birth of His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge. Every baby’s birth is a joyous e...

August 15, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of National Acadian Day OTTAWA— I am delighted to extend greetings to everyone celebrating National Acadian Day. On August 15, the tricoloured flag takes centre stage for Acad...

Sherbrooke, Quebec, Saturday, August 17, 2013 It is wonderful to be here in Sherbrooke for the closing of the 2013 Canada Summer Games. And what fantastic games they have been! I had the opportunity today to see some of the athletes in action, and I was impressed by what I saw. The skill and talent ...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Welcome to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. As governor general of this great country, I have the honour of officially welcoming heads of mission and foreign representatives to Canada. It is a privilege to carry out this task. Diplomacy is so impor...