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  • 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...

  • National We Day

    Speech  –  April 1, 2015

    Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 Hi everyone! What a sight that was, seeing our nation’s flag passed hand-over-hand on this great day! You know, as governor general, I give a lot of speeches. I often start by saying something like this: “Good morning, thank you all for being here!” Today,...

  • National Volunteer Week

    Message  –  April 12, 2015

    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 ...

  • Holocaust Memorial Day

    Message  –  April 15, 2015

    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 ...

  • Presentation of Scrolls to Newly Appointed General Officers and Flag Officers

    Speech  –  April 17, 2015

    Rideau Hall, Friday, April 17, 2015 Welcome to Rideau Hall, and congratulations on your promotion. I continue to be amazed by your dedication. Wherever members of the Canadian Armed Forces serve, that dedication is there. Let me give you a rather extreme example. At the beginning of the year, I visi...

  • Her Excellency Sharon Johnston - Canadian Educators Conference on Mental Health

    Speech  –  April 23, 2015

    Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, April 23, 2015 It is a special honour to help open this inaugural educators’ conference on mental health. Over these past five years while my husband has served as Governor General, I have had the privilege of witnessing dozens of innovative practices to help our young pas...

  • Presentation of Letters of Credence (Macedonia, Japan)

    Speech  –  April 23, 2015

    Rideau Hall, Thursday, April 23, 2015 I’m pleased to welcome you to Rideau Hall, home of the people of Canada. I hope that you will also consider this your home away from home. Both of you are joining a proud diplomatic community in Canada, one that is focused on reinforcing our good relations. I’ve...

  • Death of the Honourable Pierre Claude Nolin

    Message  –  April 24, 2015

    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...

  • Message from Her Majesty The Queen

    Message  –  April 24, 2015

    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 ...

  • 100th Anniversary of Anzac Day

    Speech  –  April 25, 2015

    Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, April 25, 2015 I’m honoured to join you here today. We gather on this special Anzac Day to mark the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign. Gallipoli is considered a nation-defining event for Australia, New Zealand, and what is today known as Turkey. Those who served ...

  • Public Address on Stars of the North: Canada & Minnesota, Friendship & Co-operation

    Speech  –  April 27, 2015

    Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, Monday, April 27, 2015 It’s wonderful to join you here in the Twin Cities. Today’s address is conveniently titled “Stars of the North.” What a fitting description of Canada and Minnesota! Given our similar geographic positioning—you in the northern U.S., Canada as a ...