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January 11, 2015 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of the 200th Birthday of Sir John A. Macdonald OTTAWA—One of the Fathers of Confederation, Canada’s first prime minister, a businessman, lawyer and politician, Sir John A. Macdonald left an indelible mark at the heart of ou...

February 1, 2015 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Black History Month OTTAWA— For nearly 20 years, February has been designated as Black History Month. I am always pleased to highlight and recognize the tremendous contrib...

November 11, 2015 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Remembrance Day OTTAWA—Each year on Remembrance Day, Canadians gather in cemeteries and at war memorials from coast to coast to coast. As the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month approaches, we stand ...

November 15, 2015 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the occasion of National Philanthropy Day OTTAWA—Canada was the first country in the world to officially recognize November 15 as National Philanthropy Day, and I think that says a lot about who we are. Canadians are caring people, and...

November 13, 2015 Message from the Governor General of Canada Following Paris Attacks OTTAWA?Tonight, Canada grieves for Paris and all of France. In the face of this unspeakable atrocity, we will stand together for the values we hold dear with resolve and steadfast solidarity. Sharon and I join with...

November 20, 2015 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Child Day OTTAWA—For my wife, Sharon, and me, there is no greater joy in life than watching our children and grandchildren grow. Our relationship with them is central to our lives, not only as parents and grand...

December 5, 2015 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of International Volunteer Day OTTAWA— As we mark International Volunteer Day, it is important that we take the time to thank, to congratulate and to highlight all those who give their time, talent and resources to benefit ...

December 6, 2015 Message from the Governor General on the Occasion of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women OTTAWA— Every year, December 6 is a heartbreaking reminder of the horrible tragedy that shook our nation. In 1989, a gunman killed 13 students and one employee i...

December 29, 2015 Governor General of Canada’s New Year’s Message Happy New Year, Canada! This is such a special time of year—a time to reflect and a time to look ahead at the months to come. 2015 was quite a year for Canada. It was the Year of Sport, and Canadians hosted two major international spo...

December 24, 2015 Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada to the Members of the Canadian Armed Forces and to Canadians Serving our Country Abroad OTTAWA—At this festive time of year, Sharon and I would like to offer our best wishes for the holiday season to the members of ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

April 12, 2015 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Volunteer Week OTTAWA—Happy National Volunteer Week, Canada! I’m so proud to live in a nation of volunteers, of people who give generously for the greater good. One act at a time, Canada’s 12.7 million volunteers ...

April 15, 2015 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day OTTAWA—The Polish man, who used the cover of forest, suffered great loss and found a new life in Canada. The Jewish-Canadian soldier, wary of revealing his heritage in the event he was captured, who ...

April 24, 2015 Message from the Governor General of Canada Following the Death of the Honourable Pierre Claude Nolin OTTAWA— It is with sadness that I learned of the death of the Speaker of the Senate, the Honourable Pierre Claude Nolin. Canada has lost a great man who was respected and admired by h...

April 24, 2015 Message from Her Majesty The Queen on the Passing of the Honourable Pierre Claude Nolin OTTAWA—The Governor General of Canada wishes to share a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on the passing of the Honourable Pierre Claude Nolin, Speaker of the ...

May 2, 2015 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Baby Daughter OTTAWA— Sharon and I are delighted to congratulate Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their second child. The birth of a child is a joyous o...