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Jerusalem, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 I’d like to thank President Rivlin for inviting my wife, Sharon, and me for this State visit. I’m delighted to be the first governor general of Canada to visit Israel. On this trip, we are being joined by a number of talented and dedicated Canadians. We’re here...

Jerusalem, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 I’m honoured to be here to plant an olive tree in the Grove of Nations. To plant an olive tree is a symbolic gesture. It’s a sign of peace, of tranquility, of the end of hatred and strife. I’m reminded of one of my favourite proverbs, which states: Blessed is t...

Jerusalem, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Thank you for such a warm welcome to Israel. Sharon and I have been looking forward to this State visit to Israel, particularly after meeting the highly-respected Shimon Peres during his own State visit to Canada in 2012. Mr. Peres was a friend of our country. ...