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  • Closing Ceremony of the 2015 Canada Winter Games (Prince George, BC)

    Speech  –  March 2, 2015

    Prince George, British Columbia, Sunday, March 1st, 2015 Hello, Prince George! Hello, Canada! The finish line’s almost in sight! It’s such a privilege to be here at the closing of the 2015 Canada Winter Games during this, the Year of Sport in Canada. Let’s look at some numbers: 2,400 athletes; 1,000...

  • Presentation of Decorations for Bravery

    Speech  –  March 6, 2015

    Rideau Hall, Friday, March 6, 2015 Welcome all of you to Rideau Hall for this presentation of the Decorations for Bravery. This is the home of the people of Canada, and I am so pleased to see such brave and compassionate Canadians fill this ballroom today. I have heard your stories, and I am truly m...

  • Commonwealth Day

    Message  –  March 6, 2015

    March 9, 2015 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston,Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Commonwealth Day OTTAWA— The Commonwealth is an integral part of our collective identity, and its history is deeply intertwined with that of Canada. Since her accession to the...

  • International Women’s Day

    Message  –  March 8, 2015

    March 8, 2015 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of International Women’s Day OTTAWA— International Women’s Day is an opportunity for us to celebrate how far we have come in achieving gender equality. Although great strides an...

  • Death of Sergeant Andrew Joseph Doiron

    Message  –  March 7, 2015

    March 7, 2015 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, Following the Death of Sergeant Andrew Joseph Doiron OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Sergeant Andrew Joseph Doiron of the Canad...

  • Journée internationale de la Francophonie

    Message  –  March 20, 2015

    March 20, 2015 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of the Journée internationale de la Francophonie OTTAWA—Millions of people around the world are united by the French language, in which can be found a multitude of wonderful cultures and accents. The Journée internationale de...

  • International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

    Message  –  March 21, 2015

    March 21, 2015 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination OTTAWA—This year, the theme for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is “Learning from historical tragedies to combat racial ...

  • Presentation of the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award

    Speech  –  March 25, 2015

    The Citadelle, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 I’m pleased to welcome you to the Citadelle for this celebration of compassion and caring. It is one of the true highlights of my calendar. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to meet and to recognize people who give so much to their communities. People...

  • Meeting with Wendake First Nations Chief

    Speech  –  March 25, 2015

    Wendake, Quebec, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Thank you for your warm welcome. I am delighted to visit Wendake, the home of the Huron-Wendat Nation. Wendake is known far and wide as a place where good things are happening. Your community, like this beautiful building in which we are gathered, is so imp...

  • Presentation of Governor General’s Academic Medal

    Speech  –  March 25, 2015

    Wendake, Quebec, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Thank you for extending such a warm welcome to my wife, Sharon, and me. We are delighted to visit the home of the Huron-Wendat Nation. This is such a dynamic community, and already I have been impressed by what I’ve seen here in Wendake. This learning centr...

  • Presentation of Letters of Credence (Thailand, Algeria, Kenya, India)

    Speech  –  March 31, 2015

    Rideau Hall, Tuesday, March 31, 2015 Welcome all of you to Rideau Hall and to Canada! I’m pleased that we have these gatherings, which not only confirm your presence and role in Canada, but also let me get to know you and your country a little better. Part of what I do as governor general is speak a...