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  • Opening of the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games

    Message  –  September 7, 2016

    September 7, 2016 Message from the Governor General on the Occasion of the Opening of 2016 Rio Paralympic Games OTTAWA—Greetings to our Team Canada Paralympians in Rio de Janeiro! I look forward to following your progress and to celebrating your successes over the next 11 days. Each of you is an amb...

  • Presentation of Letters of Credence (Togolese Republic, People’s Republic of Bangladesh, Ireland, Plurinational State of Bolivia, Republic of Latvia, Eastern Republic of Uruguay)

    Speech  –  September 6, 2016

    Rideau Hall, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 What a delight to welcome each of you to Rideau Hall and to Canada. We have a long history of diplomacy in this country, from the treaties and alliances signed by European newcomers and Indigenous peoples to our present-day ties with the world. At its best, di...

  • Presentation of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers

    Speech  –  September 7, 2016

    Rideau Hall, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 It’s wonderful to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall for this presentation of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. Or perhaps today we should call this the Canada’s Capital Region Medal for Volunteers, as all of you are members of this community that we’re s...

  • Launch of the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC)

    Speech  –  September 7, 2016

    Rideau Hall, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Welcome, everybody, to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. This is the sixth year in a row that we’ve launched this campaign here, and once again, we’re pleased to play host. If any of you have had a chance to stroll around ...

  • Discussion with Ontario Universities and Deputy Ministers Champions

    Speech  –  September 13, 2016

    Rideau Hall, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thank you all for being here. We’re very pleased to host this discussion at Rideau Hall. This is an important gathering. All Canadians stand to benefit from closer co-operation between Ontario’s universities and the public service, espe...

  • Treaty Four Protocol Ceremony

    Speech  –  September 13, 2016

    Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 I would like to start by acknowledging that we meet here today in Treaty Four territory. And I would like to thank the Treaty Four First Nations of Manitoba and Saskatchewan for inviting me to join you for this occasion. I’m very pleased to ...

  • Presentation of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award

    Speech  –  September 15, 2016

    Toronto, Ontario, Thursday, September 15, 2016 It’s a pleasure to join you for this presentation of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Since 2010, I’ve had the privilege of meeting hundreds of young people who have received this award across Canada. Hearing about their achievements and dreams has inspir...

  • Order of Merit of the Police Forces Investiture Ceremony

    Speech  –  September 16, 2016

    Rideau Hall, Friday, September 16, 2016 There’s something about being a police officer that captures the imagination of boys and girls growing up. In fact, in a little over a month, I have no doubt that you’ll be seeing one or two police costumes come by on Halloween night! What’s the draw? There’s ...

  • Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

    Speech  –  September 23, 2016

    Rideau Hall, Friday, September 23, 2016 I’m delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall today, where you will soon take your place alongside other Canadian visionaries as recipients of the Order of Canada. Think of the very first names who were invested into the Order in 1967. Names such as artist Kenoj...

  • Dedication of the Great Bear Rainforest

    Speech  –  September 26, 2016

    Bella Bella, British Columbia, Monday, September 26, 2016 I begin by acknowledging we are gathered today on the traditional territory of the Heiltsuk First Nation. It’s wonderful to see you all here for this dedication of the Great Bear Rainforest. And, Your Royal Highnesses, thank you for being her...

  • Official Arrival of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in Yukon

    Speech  –  September 28, 2016

    Whitehorse, Yukon, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 I’d like to start by acknowledging that this gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün and Ta’an Kwäch’än First Nations. I’m delighted to be here to welcome Your Royal Highnesses to Whitehorse for the continuation of your...

  • Death of Former Israeli President Shimon Peres

    Message  –  September 28, 2016

    September 27, 2016 Message from the Governor General Following the Death of Former Israeli President Shimon Peres OTTAWA— Every so often, our lives are graced by the presence of truly remarkable individuals. They teach us invaluable lessons about compassion, fairness and generosity. They give us inn...