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Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, November 6, 2017 Each year, in early November, we stop for a moment and reflect on the sacrifice of those who have given their lives in the line of duty. Remembrance week offers us the opportunity to honour those who have served our country, and to thank our veterans past an...

November 11, 2017 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Remembrance Day OTTAWA— This is the season of remembrance, and it is important that we take the time to reflect and to give thanks to our Canadian veterans. On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to extend my most pro...

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, visited École élémentaire publique Kanata.

December 6, 2017 Message from the Governor General of Canada on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women OTTAWA— On December 6, 1989, Canadians were stunned by the tragedy at Polytechnique that cost 14 women their lives and forever changed the lives of their families, their f...

December 22, 2017 Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada to the Members of the Canadian Armed Forces OTTAWA— The holiday season provides a welcome break from the fast pace of our day-to- day lives. It is an occasion to celebrate, to recharge and to enjoy ourselves. It is ...

December 29, 2017 Governor General of Canada’s New Year’s Message OTTAWA—OTTAWA—My favourite thing about the holiday season is to spend time with family and friends and to take time off to celebrate. My son, Laurier, and I love being outdoors. We like to ski and to skate, to play in the snow and sim...