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  • Visit to Ukraine

    Photos  –  January 18, 2018

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, visited Ukraine and Latvia from January 17 to 19, 2018.

  • Visit to Latvia

    Photos  –  January 19, 2018

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, visited Ukraine and Latvia from January 17 to 19, 2018.

  • Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony

    Photos  –  January 24, 2018

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, invested 2 Companions, 8 Officers and 37 Members into the Order of Canada during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

  • Swearing-In Ceremony

    Photos  –  January 29, 2018

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, presided over a swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall.

  • Presentation of Letters of Credence

    Photos  –  January 29, 2018

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, received the letters of credence of six new heads of mission during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.

  • National Flag Day

    Photos  –  February 15, 2018

    The Governor General celebrated National Flag Day at a ceremony on Parliament Hill.

  • 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele

    Speech  –  November 7, 2017

    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...

  • Remembrance Day

    Message  –  November 11, 2017

    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...

  • National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

    Message  –  December 6, 2017

    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...

  • Happy Holidays to Members of the Canadian Armed Forces

    Message  –  December 22, 2017

    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 ...

  • New Year's Message

    Message  –  December 29, 2017

    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...

  • Official Visit to British Columbia

    News Release  –  March 16, 2018

    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will visit Victoria and Vancouver as part of her first official visit to British Columbia from March 20 to 22, 2018.