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Greenwood, Nova Scotia, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 This is a great day for everyone with the 405 Squadron here at 14 Wing Greenwood, and a wonderful day for Canada. I am delighted to be a part of the latest chapter in the remarkable history of this squadron. The presentation and consecration of your ne...

Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Wednesday, May 14, 2014 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY What a delight it is to be in this beautiful, historic, smart and caring community! Thank you for giving me such a warm welcome. And thank you for being here. The community centre in which we have gathered is a great example of ...

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Thursday, May 15, 2014 I am delighted to be here with you today, and I feel very fortunate both to receive this honorary doctorate of civil law and to be in the company of the other remarkable recipients. I have spent much of my life in academia, so to be recognized by King’s C...

Toronto, Ontario, Monday, May 12, 2014 Thank you for welcoming me. I am delighted to be here. I would like to thank Principal Sumner, the faculty and the students of Wycliffe College for honouring me with a doctorate from this illustrious institution. I am especially touched to share this honour tod...

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Monday, May 19, 2014 It gives me and my wife, Sharon, great pleasure to welcome you to the province of Nova Scotia and to Canada. We are particularly delighted to greet you on Victoria Day, which Canadians have been celebrating since 1845—back when Canada itself was just a prov...

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...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall for this presentation of letters of credence. These letters do more than simply solidify your new roles in Canada; they are a symbol of good faith between our nations, a sign that we will work together towa...

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...

Rideau Hall, Monday, May 26, 2014 It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall for this celebration of research excellence. The Killam Prizes are known to scholars around the world for being among Canada’s most prestigious research awards. The calibre of work recognized by these prizes a...

Toronto, Ontario, Wednesday, May 28, 2014 Thank you for giving us such a warm welcome. We are delighted to be able to attend this international meeting of the Order of St. John. One of the great privileges of serving as governor general of Canada is being able to meet with so many people who are mak...

Cornwall, Ontario, Thursday, May 29, 2014 Thank you for welcoming me to this annual gathering. I am delighted to be here. I would also like to say what an honour it is to be the first governor general and commander-in-chief of Canada to visit the Canadian Armed Forces Chaplain Branch. Your position ...

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...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, June 3, 2014 It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. The reception for outgoing heads of mission is one of our annual rites of spring here at Rideau Hall. Each of you is about to embark on an important new phase in your diplom...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, June 4, 2014 What a thrill it is to welcome you all to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada! Throughout the year, people from all walks of life gather at Rideau Hall to honour excellence and to celebrate outstanding achievements, which is why you, our Canadian Olympi...

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...

Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, June 6, 2014 Without a doubt, D-Day—June 6, 1944—was one of the most significant moments of the Second World War. The battle was of pivotal importance to the liberation of Western Europe. And, ultimately, it played a significant role in ending the war. The Allied forces that...

Toronto, Ontario, Saturday, June 7, 2014 Thank you for inviting me to speak at this important conference. I am delighted to be here among so many friends, both new and old. I would like to take this opportunity to ask three questions regarding learning and innovation in Canada, India and the United ...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Welcome, all of you, to this presentation of the Michener Award for Journalism. The best journalists are seekers of truth. You pursue stories that are in the public interest, shining a light on the news that matters, not just the news that sells. You hold those ...

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...