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Ottawa, Monday, June 20, 2011 I feel very comfortable here at the Canadian Museum of Nature, where my friend Meg has just been appointed director. In fact, my first public engagement as governor general was here. I was just about to go on when the fire alarm went off. As a university professor, I’m ...

Ottawa, Tuesday June 21, 2011 What a pleasure it is for me to celebrate National Aboriginal Day with you. And what an honour to join with you to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the National Aboriginal Monument, and to reflect upon the sacrifices that thousands of Aboriginal men and women made fo...

June 21, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of National Aboriginal Day OTTAWA— When we celebrate National Aboriginal Day, we are in fact celebrating the very foundations of Canada, as well as our shared future. For thousa...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, June 21, 2011 It is my pleasure to participate in the announcement of the highlights of the first Royal Tour overseas by Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Sharon and I were delighted to represent Canadians at the Royal Wedding back in April. We had the h...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, June 22, 2011 It is a great honour to conduct this annual inspection of the Ceremonial Guard, which marks the beginning of your summer duties in our nation’s capital. As you know, this is our first such occasion since my installation as governor general and commander-in-chief...

St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Thursday June 23, 2011 Thank you for that kind introduction. My wife, Sharon, and I are very pleased to with you today. Public service is very important to me. And I am sure you would agree when I say that it starts at home. As we look for causes right in our o...

June 24, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day OTTAWA— I am pleased to extend greetings to everyone celebrating Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. The origin of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day festivities dates ...

June 25, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the death of Master Corporal Francis Roy OTTAWA—It is with great sadness that my wife, Sharon, and I have learned of the death, in Afghanistan, of Master Corporal Fran...

June 27, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Canadian Multiculturalism Day OTTAWA – As we celebrate Canadian Multiculturalism Day, I am so pleased to extend greetings to everyone who, from every background, from every c...