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The Citadelle, Saturday, October 5, 2013 Sharon and I are happy that all of you were able to join us here at the Citadelle today. Welcome! This is an historic site and a wonderful gathering place for the community. I am proud as governor general to call this place in the City of Québec home, just as...

October 7, 2013 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Proclamation OTTAWA—The 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation is an important occasion for all Canadians—Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal alike. Issued by King George III on October 7...

Gatineau, Quebec, Monday, October 7, 2013 Thank you for your warm welcome. Allow me to begin by acknowledging that this gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Nation, which spans the provinces of Ontario and Quebec. The 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation is ...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, October 10, 2013 It is with great pride that I accept the first poppy of the 2013 campaign. For the past three years, Sharon and I have welcomed people to Rideau Hall, home of the people of Canada. In that time, we have hosted many veterans of wars and conflicts that span the ...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Thank you, thank you very much for joining David and me at Rideau Hall, the “home” of all Canadians. This evening, creatively, we are all going to explore mental health together. For every Canadian, a healthy mind is as important as a sound and vigorous body. ...

October 13, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Thanksgiving OTTAWA— Thanksgiving, which is celebrated throughout North America, is rooted in the European agricultural tradition. However, even before settlers arrived in...

Beijing, China, Friday, October 18, 2013 Thank you for this invitation to speak to this important assembly. It is wonderful to see you all gathered here together. Let me begin by paying tribute to life and work of Paul Desmarais Sr., a great Canadian business leader who was a founding member of this...

Shanghai, China, Saturday, October 19, 2013 Thank you for your warm welcome. Let me begin by thanking our consul general for being Canada’s invaluable point of contact in Shanghai, and for hosting this reception. I am delighted to be in Shanghai on this, the first night of the China Shanghai Interna...

Shanghai, China, Sunday, October 20, 2013 Thank you for welcoming Sharon and me so warmly. What a pleasure it is to meet with so many friends of Canada here in Shanghai. When I think of the friendship that exists between China and Canada, I think of Norman Bethune, a Canadian who is of course well k...

Nanjing, China, Monday, October 21, 2013 Thank you, President Chen, for your generous introduction. And thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for your warm welcome. I am very happy, as Governor General of Canada, to make this state visit to the People’s Republic of China and to join all of you here today...

Chengdu, China, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Thank you for welcoming Sharon and me so warmly. What a pleasure it is to meet with so many friends of Canada here in Chengdu. When I think of the friendship that exists between China and Canada, I think of Norman Bethune, a Canadian who is of course well kn...

Chengdu, China, Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Thank you for your warm welcome. Let me begin by thanking President Xie and his colleagues for providing me with the opportunity to learn more about higher education in Southwest China. I am delighted to be here at Sichuan University for this discussion on i...

Chengdu, China, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 It is a pleasure to be here at the Western China International Cooperation Forum I am especially pleased to be in Sichuan, as there are so many ways Canada and this region have historically worked together. In fact, our relationship dates back over 120 yea...

Guangzhou, China, Wednesday, October 23, 2013 It is wonderful to wrap up my State visit to China with a stop in Guangdong. It is here, in many ways, that the story of the relationship between Canada and China begins. And it is the Barkerville Exhibition, which we are opening today here at the Guangd...

Guangzhou, China, Thursday, October 24, 2013 Thank you, President Xu, for your generous introduction. And thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for your warm welcome. I am very happy, as Governor General of Canada, to make this state visit to the People’s Republic of China and to join all of you here tod...

October 18, 2013 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of "Persons" Day OTTAWA— I am sending greetings from Beijing, China, to Canadian women and men on the occasion of "Persons" Day. It is almost inconceivable that just decades ago, only men were included in the definition of ...

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Friday, October 25, 2013 Thank you for your warm welcome. It is truly a great honour to be invited to address the State Great Khural, and to be the first governor general of Canada to undertake a State visit to Mongolia. My wife, Sharon, and I arrived late last night, and alre...

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Friday, October 25, 2013 It is an honour for my wife, Sharon, and me to be here in Mongolia. This State visit underscores not only our strong relationship, but also its potential for growth. I am pleased to be here as we celebrate a significant milestone in our relationship—th...

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Saturday, October 26, 2013 Thank you for welcoming me so warmly. I am pleased to have the opportunity to meet with Canadian business leaders here in Mongolia. Those of you attending this breakfast represent the many commercial interests that unite Canada and Mongolia. As someo...

October 21, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Citizenship Week 2013 OTTAWA— I am pleased to extend greetings and best wishes to all Canadians on the occasion of Citizenship Week 2013. Each year, Canada is fortunate to...