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July 1, 2017 Governor General’s Canada Day Message OTTAWA—Happy birthday, Canada! We desire a better country. That spirit—of inclusiveness and of constant improvement—is the spirit behind Confederation, achieved 150 years ago to this very day. It’s a spirit based upon the guiding principles of peace...

Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, July 1st, 2017 Happy 150th birthday, Canada! You’re looking better than ever! We’re gathering on Algonquin traditional territory, the site of our Parliament, and we can truly feel the spirit of this land today. That spirit—of inclusiveness and of the desire to do things be...

Rideau Hall, Saturday, July 1, 2017 We are all gathering here today on the traditional territory of the Algonquin people for this special event. My wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall, to this recently renewed forecourt, for our first significant event since it was comple...

Ottawa, Ontario, Sunday, July 2, 2017 Thank you for your warm welcome! Isn’t it great to be here on Parliament Hill?! Can you feel the energy in the air? It feels like change. It feels like hope. It feels like the Canada we desire and the one we deserve. A place of peace, respect, equality, fairness...

Guiyang, China, Wednesday, July 12, 2017 It’s wonderful to be here in Guiyang for this discussion and screening about celebrating our diversity and preserving our heritage. I was interested to learn that in your province, Guizhou, over one third of the population identifies itself as belonging to an...

Beijing, China, Thursday, July 13, 2017 I am pleased to be here at Beijing Hospital with all of you for this important Canada-China symposium on senior care. I would like to thank Dr. Wang for graciously hosting us today. It is appropriate that we gather at this venue. The early roots of this instit...

Beijing, China, Friday, July 14, 2017 What a pleasure to be here with all of you at this impressive facility for this celebration of Canada and of delicious, high-quality Canadian food products! Let me begin by thanking Mr. Liu for his support and for launching this ambitious campaign. It comes at a...

July 13, 2017 Message from the Governor General of Canada Following the Announcement of Canada’s 29th Governor General BEIJING, CHINA - From Beijing, China, where I am currently undertaking an official visit with a delegation of distinguished Canadians, I am delighted to congratulate my successor, M...

London, England, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 All of us gathered here at Canada House are deeply honoured by your visit to celebrate our country’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. 2017 is a momentous year. Not only are we celebrating our sesquicentennial this year, but, Your Majesty, you are also in ...

July 28, 2017 Message from the Governor General on the Occasion of the Canada Games OTTAWA—For the past 50 years, the Canada Games have been bringing together the country’s top young athletes for a major multi-sport competition. This celebration of sport is the perfect opportunity to rally the natio...