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January 31, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Québec Winter Carnival OTTAWA—I am delighted to extend warm greetings on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Québec Winter Carnival, which opens today and runs through February 16, 201...

February 1, 2014 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Black History Month OTTAWA—I am pleased to send greetings to all Canadians on the occasion of Black History Month. History provides us with invaluable context to help us m...

March 8, 2014 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of International Women’s Day OTTAWA— On International Women’s Day, we again have the opportunity to highlight the efforts and progress achieved by all women who are actively wor...

March 10, 2014 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Commonwealth Day OTTAWA— It is always a pleasure to mark Commonwealth Day, celebrating the oldest political organization of sovereign states. The theme for 2014 is “#TeamCom...

March 20, 2014 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 pleased to join with Canadians in marking the Journée internationale de la Francophonie, with this year’s theme, “...

March 21, 2014 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— Diversity and multiculturalism make our society richer. And yet, there is still so more much we ne...

April 6, 2014 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of National Volunteer Week OTTAWA—In Canada, we are truly blessed to live in a society that values generosity and sharing. Canadians recognize that helping one another and suppo...

April 9, 2014 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Vimy Ridge Day OTTAWA—The anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place April 9 to 12, 1917, is an opportunity for all of us to once again fulfill our duty of rem...

April 10, 2014 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, following the death of the Honourable Jim Flaherty OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Jim Flaherty today. A three-time member of Parliament and Canada’s...

April 22, 2014 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Earth Day OTTAWA—Since its inception over two decades ago, Earth Day has been adopted by countries around the world. Its message transcends borders, politics and dogma. It c...

April 27, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day OTTAWA—When diversity is stamped out and eliminated in the vilest way possible, we all pay the price. During the Holocaust, Jewish people were treated as less than human. Entire families and communit...

May 4, 2014 Message from Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston,Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston on the Occasion of Mental Health Week OTTAWA— Mental illness is one of the most complex and pressing health issues we are facing today. Depression, anxiety, mood disor...

May 19, 2014 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Victoria Day OTTAWA — Victoria Day is among the most cherished occasions in Canada’s national calendar, and once again we have reason to celebrate. For more than 60 years, Can...

May 22, 2014 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the Death of Lieutenant-Colonel Daniel Bobbitt OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I were saddened to hear of the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Daniel Bobbitt, in a training acci...

June 1, 2014 Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canadaon the Occasion of the Canadian Armed Forces Day OTTAWA—Canadian Armed Forces Day offers us an opportunity to thank the soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen of our military for their service and dedication to Canada. As...

June 6, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy OTTAWA— Today marks 70 years since Canadian and Allied forces began the assault on Normandy, and the legacy of that operation lives on in so many ways. As members of a...

June 5, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada Following the Death of Three RCMP Officers in Moncton OTTAWA— My wife, Sharon, and I were deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of three officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Moncton. Those who wear the colours of the RCMP understa...

June 15, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Public Service Week OTTAWA— National Public Service Week serves as a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the contributions of public servants across Canada. There have been many opportunities, at home and abroad, wh...

June 16, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of the 100th Anniversary of CFB Valcartier OTTAWA—As commander-in-chief of Canada, it is my great honour to mark the 100th anniversary of the Valcartier assembly camp. The Valcartier Garrison was created in 1914 to train membe...

June 21, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Aboriginal Day OTTAWA— My wife, Sharon, and I are pleased to extend greetings and best wishes to all Canadians on the occasion of National Aboriginal Day. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada posses...