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Rideau Hall, Friday, June 7, 2013 It is a pleasure for me to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall. I often call this place the home of the people of Canada. For all of you heading out to represent our country, I know that a piece of home will travel with you. Having just returned last month from visits...

July 1, 2013 Message from the Governor General of Canadaon the Occasion of Canada Day OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I would like to wish all Canadians a very happy Canada Day. This day is an occasion to take a moment to reflect on our good fortune as Canadians, and to celebrate. As governor general, I...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 It is a great honour to welcome you to Rideau Hall for this celebration of the very best in Canadian journalism. As a former law professor and dean, and now as governor general, I often speak of my love for the rule of law—by which I mean our legal system centred ...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, June 20, 2013 Every summer at Rideau Hall, visitors enjoy the sight of scarlet uniforms marching down the driveway. Led by a kilted bagpiper, the men and women of the Ceremonial Guard are part of an annual tradition that has delighted so many. Today’s inspection of the Guard m...

June 21, 2013 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Aboriginal Day OTTAWA— On the occasion of National Aboriginal Day, we celebrate the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people that are deeply embedded in our culture and our way of life. This culture a...

June 24, 2013 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day OTTAWA— It gives me great pleasure to greet everyone taking part in activities celebrating Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, from one end of the country to the other. The feast day of St. John the Baptist, wh...

Rideau Hall, Saturday, June 22, 2013 It is an honour for me to welcome you to Rideau Hall for this very special event. As governor general and commander-in-chief of Canada, I am pleased to have this opportunity to recognize those who served in the Korean War. To recognize you, who served in Korea wi...

December 5, 2013 Message from the Governor General of Canada Following the Death of Nelson Mandela, C.C. OTTAWA—When history speaks of the very best examples of humanity, we will speak of Nelson Mandela. His life was dedicated to the greater good. He held strong beliefs and did not give up on his dr...

Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, June 27, 2013 Thank you for your warm welcome. I am simply delighted to take part in this conversation on Canada’s 150th anniversary—truly a wonderful milestone for our nation. Today’s gathering marks the end of a series of conferences on this theme held across Canada over...

St-Hubert, Quebec, Thursday, June 27, 2013 I am honoured to join you here today for this very special ceremony. It is a privilege to present Chris Hadfield with the Civilian Meritorious Service Cross. But more than that, it is a pleasure to celebrate his accomplishments. Chris, I have the utmost res...

June 27, 2013 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Canadian Multiculturalism Day OTTAWA—It gives me great pleasure once again to mark Canadian Multiculturalism Day. I have long believed that one of Canada’s greatest strengths is its diversity. Everywhere I have travelled ac...

Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, July 1st, 2013 As I have travelled across this blessed country, I have met with so many Canadians who, like Hélène Campbell, are making Canada a truly magnificent nation. And we are fortunate to have with us today another of these great Canadians! By bringing his life aboard...

City of Québec, Quebec, Friday, July 26, 2013 I am delighted to be here to invest Mr. René Angélil into the Order of Canada as a Member and to promote Ms. Céline Dion to the level of Companion. Congratulations to you both. Throughout my mandate as governor general, I have had the honour of welcoming...

July 8, 2013 Message from the Governor General Following the Tragedy in Lac-Mégantic OTTAWA—Like so many people across Canada, Sharon and I were shocked by the unimaginable catastrophe that unfolded in Lac-Mégantic over the weekend. Our hearts go out to the residents of this community, who have been...

July 9, 2013 Message from Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall OTTAWA—As governor general of Canada, I wanted to share with all Canadians a message I received from Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall expressing their dismay followi...

July 9, 2013 Message from Her Masjesty The Queen following the train crash in Quebec OTTAWA—As governor general of Canada, I wanted to share a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty The Queen following the tragedy in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec. “It was with profound sadness that I learned of ...

June 24, 2013 Message from Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge OTTAWA—As governor general of Canada, I wanted to share with all Canadians a message I received from Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge following the devastating floods in Alberta. “Catherine an...

July 22, 2013 Message from the Governor General on the Birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Baby Son OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the occasion of the birth of their son. Sharon an...

Whitehorse, Yukon, Wednesday, August 7, 2013 Let me begin by saying how delighted we are to be back in Whitehorse and to be spending time in Canada’s north. Once again my wife, Sharon, and I have been welcomed magnificently by the people of the Yukon. This is such a fascinating and important part of...

Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, August 8, 2013 It is wonderful to be with you in Ottawa to celebrate the 14th World Scout Moot, the very first time this event has been held in North America. And you could not have chosen a better location. Here, you will experience, not one, not two, but three distinct c...