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Rideau Hall, Monday, January 23, 2017 I begin by quoting my predecessor, Georges Vanier, after whom this medal is named. “The leaders of a profession,” he once said, “are those who fashion its greatness.” Today we recognize Mr. James Eldridge— “Jim”—for decades spent fashioning the greatness of a tr...

Ottawa, Monday, January 23, 2017 It is a special pleasure to be here with you today as the spouse of the current governor general and commander-in-chief. David and I share a strong admiration and respect for our military and their families. It was Madame Vanier and her husband General Vanier, the Go...

Rideau Hall, Saturday, January 28, 2017 Good morning, everyone! Lord Dufferin, Canada’s third governor general, once said that breathing the cold winter air made him feel like he could “toss about the pine trees” here at Rideau Hall! Well, that’s one way to keep warm! I have two other suggestions: G...

January 30, 2017 Message from the Governor General of CanadaFollowing the Attack on a Mosque in the City of Québec OTTAWA?Yesterday’s shooting in the City of Québec was a terrible tragedy. My wife Sharon and I offer our deepest condolences to all those affected by this horrific attack and extend our...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, January 31, 2017 Welcome to Rideau Hall. Welcome to your citizenship ceremony. Today is a day of celebration, but I begin with words of condolence for victims of the terrible shooting at the mosque in Quebec City. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected....