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Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, April 7, 2016 Thank you for inviting me to offer a few encouraging words before you start the real work of this conference. You are here to share and learn about the best practices in education and mental health that go hand in hand in the lives of our children and youths ...

April 10, 2016 Message from the Governor General of Canadaon the Occasion of National Volunteer Week OTTAWA— Happy National Volunteer Week, Canada! Everybody knows this week is all about giving, but have you ever stopped to ask yourself why giving matters? You may answer: Because giving your time, t...

Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Greetings, all of you, and a special welcome to those of you who have travelled from far and wide to be here. You missed winter—barely! Before I begin, I’d like to acknowledge that this conference is taking place on the traditional territory of the Algonqui...

April 21, 2016 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s 90th Birthday OTTAWA—Few individuals have earned as much of our nation’s respect and admiration as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Today, on her 90th birthday, Sharon and I would like to co...

Hamilton, Ontario, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Good morning everyone! What a pleasure to visit this school—home of the Wever Wildcats! One question: do graduates of this school go on to be Ticats? Forgive me, folks—this is Hamilton after all! Seeing you here today tells me something important about th...

Toronto, Ontario, Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Thank you for inviting Sharon and me to celebrate a very special occasion. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will turn 90 tomorrow at 2:40 a.m. London time—or later tonight, if you like, Canadian time. Her Majesty is renowned for her unwavering dedication to ...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, April 21, 2016 Today, we honour those who carry on in the spirit of the Famous Five. Today is also the 90th birthday of another great woman who has greatly influenced our country: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. So many have been inspired by her dedication to service and duty,...

Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, April 27, 2016 When I gave my installation address as governor general, I said that my children had taught me all of the important things in life. Sharon and I have five daughters—Deb, Alex, Sharon Jr., Jen and Sam—and I could speak at length about all I’ve learned from t...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, April 28, 2016 We have a long history of diplomacy in Canada, one that began with the series of treaties and alliances signed by European newcomers and indigenous peoples. In fact, we have a saying in Canada that refers to this tradition of negotiation and diplomacy: we are al...

Rideau Hall, Friday, April 29, 2016 It’s a pleasure to welcome all of you—men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces, a member of the French Navy and a member of the United States Navy—to Rideau Hall for this celebration of meritorious service and acts of bravery. As commander-in-chief, I’m always d...