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Rideau Hall, Tuesday, October 11, 2011 Let me begin by taking a moment to pay tribute to the wonderful contribution to Canada that Dorothy and Izaak Walton Killam made in establishing these prizes. The Killams were truly remarkable philanthropists who strongly believed in the power of higher educati...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, October 13, 2011 Good morning and welcome to Rideau Hall. Duty.Honour.Responsibility. You have aspired to all of these, and they have led you to this moment. I am honoured today, as commander-in-chief, to present you with scrolls, promoting you to the general officer ranks. On...

October 16, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Citizenship Week 2011 OTTAWA— It gives me great pleasure to recognize Citizenship Week 2011. For me, respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law are the very f...

October 14, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of National Science and Technology Week OTTAWA— One of the pillars of my mandate as governor general is strengthening learning and innovation, two themes that go hand-in-hand...

Rideau Hall, Monday, October 17, 2011 Good morning and welcome to Rideau Hall, home of the people of Canada. It is an honour to preside over this swearing-in ceremony, officially making you Canadian citizens. But what is the meaning of citizenship? I know that the discussions you had here earlier to...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, October 18, 2011 I am delighted to welcome you here today to commemorate the Persons Case, one of the true landmarks in the history of Canada. The world over, women can be found contributing to every sphere of knowledge and working towards a better future. When women suffer or ...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday October 18, 2011 Welcome to Rideau Hall. I have heard a lot about you, and I am so pleased to finally meet you and your families today. One of my favourite things to do is gather my five daughters and eight grandchildren together and tell them a story. And since we are gathered ...

Winnipeg, Thursday, October 20, 2011 I am delighted be here today for this presentation of The Duke of Edinburgh Awards. During the past year, it has been my privilege to meet hundreds of young recipients of these awards in cities across Canada. Hearing of their achievements and dreams has inspired ...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Welcome to Rideau Hall. It is an honour for me to receive the first poppy in this year’s campaign. A poppy is a symbol that people across Canada, and even around the world, recognize, respect and understand. A poppy is a symbol of the men and women who sacrif...

Toronto, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 It is a great honour to speak to you on this milestone anniversary of the Massey Lectures, one of our country’s great cultural institutions. For the past 50 years, these lectures have been given by some of the boldest, most original thinkers of our time, who have...

Rideau Hall, Friday October 28, 2011 I am honoured to welcome you to Rideau Hall. In preparation for today, I have been searching for an appropriate anecdote—a story, if you will—to illustrate what bravery is all about. And I found that I didn’t have to look further than your own. For your stories e...

October 28, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the Death of Sergeant Janick Gilbert OTTAWA— Sharon and I have just received the tragic news of the death of Sergeant Janick Gilbert, a member of 8 Wing Trenton of ...

Guadalajara, Mexico, Saturday, October 29, 2011 Good evening and congratulations on your success thus far at the 2011 Pan American and Parapan American Games! Events such as this bring together not only Canadian competitors and other world-class athletes, but also Canadians across the country. We ar...

October 29, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the Death of Master Corporal Byron Garth Greff OTTAWA— My wife, Sharon, and I join Canadians in mourning the loss of Master Corporal Byron Greff who was killed whil...

Ottawa, Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Throughout our history, the United States has always been a close friend and ally to Canada on a number of fronts. Our collaboration and partnership throughout our history have provided opportunities for our respective economies and societies to grow. Today, you h...

November 10, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the Occasion of Remembrance Day OTTAWA—As commander-in-chief of Canada, I am honoured to mark Remembrance Day, a day that for nearly a century has commemorated the ...

Rideau Hall, Friday, November 4, 2011 It is a privilege for my wife, Sharon, and me to welcome you to Rideau Hall. We know just what it is like for you and your families to be here today. How proud, yet humbled, you feel as you join the Order of Canada. Established on Canada’s centennial as the corn...

Rideau Hall, Friday November 11, 2011 My wife, Sharon, and I are honoured to welcome you to Rideau Hall on our national day of remembrance. Remembrance Day is a day of contrasts, when we remember the wars of the past, as we look ahead to the future. It is a day of honouring the sacrifices of the fal...

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, November 14, 2011 Thank you for extending to me such a warm welcome. I am delighted to have the chance to visit this historic institution, and to learn more about your vision for the future. Allow me to begin with a few words on diplomacy. Canada was among the first n...

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, November 14, 2011 Thank you, Your Majesty, for this invitation to visit your wonderful country, and for your kind words of friendship. Canada and Malaysia share many ties, but the most important ones can be found in the company of people who believe in a smart and car...