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  • Death of Nelson Mandela

    Message  –  December 5, 2013

    December 5, 2013 Message from the Governor General of Canada Following the Death of Nelson Mandela, C.C. OTTAWA—When history speaks of the very best examples of humanity, we will speak of Nelson Mandela. His life was dedicated to the greater good. He held strong beliefs and did not give up on his dr...

  • Presentation of Decorations for Bravery

    Speech  –  December 5, 2013

    Rideau Hall, Thursday, December 5, 2013 It is a pleasure to welcome all of you to this recognition of bravery here at Rideau Hall. The accounts that you hold in your hands, the citations we will hear, tell one cohesive story, even if each individual one is different. It is a story of compassion, of ...

  • International Volunteer Day

    Message  –  December 5, 2013

    December 5, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of International Volunteer Day OTTAWA—On the occasion of International Volunteer Day, I would like to highlight the spirit of caring and giving that inspires all those who gi...

  • La grande guignolée des médias

    Speech  –  December 5, 2013

    Gatineau, Thursday, December 5, 2013 Good morning to all of you, and thank you very much for being here. This is a wonderful day in the city of Gatineau, throughout this province and right around the world. The tradition of La grande guignolée reminds us that this has always been a place where peopl...