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Transcript of the Video Message from the Governor General of Canada during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Message – March 25, 2020
OTTAWA—Dear fellow Canadians, As you are all well aware, we find ourselves in a complex and difficult situation. We are facing an invisible adversary that threatens our way of life. It is already affecting us with full force.
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Royal Assent of Bill C-14: A second Act respecting certain measures in response to COVID-19
Official Activity – April 11, 2020
The Governor General granted Royal Assent by written declaration to the new COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2.
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Governor General Launches New Online Platform: Caring Nation
News Release – April 2, 2020
OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, has launched a new online platform called Caring Nation and we want to hear from you!
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Messages to Canadians - COVID-19
Official Activity – April 5, 2020
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, shared a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty The Queen.
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Message from Her Majesty The Queen to the people of Canada on the COVID-19 pandemic
Message – April 5, 2020
OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, wishes to share the following message from Her Majesty The Queen:
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Opinion Letter from the Governor General about COVID-19
Message – April 2, 2020
OTTAWA— It has been almost three weeks since the World Health Organization announced that COVID-19 had become a global pandemic.
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Message from Her Majesty The Queen on the Tragic Shooting in Nova Scotia
Message – April 21, 2020
OTTAWA—The Governor General of Canada wishes to share a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty The Queen on the tragic shooting in Nova Scotia:
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Transcript of the Video Message from the Governor General on the Nova Scotia Shooting
Message – April 20, 2020
OTTAWA— Dear citizens of Nova Scotia, there are no words that can describe the horror and sadness we all felt, across the country, as we heard the news of the terrible violence that claimed so many lives in your province.
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The Massey Dialogues with the Governor General
Official Activity – April 22, 2020
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, took part in The Massey Dialogues.
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Messages from the Royal Family on the Tragic Shooting in Nova Scotia
Official Activity – April 21, 2020
The Governor General of Canada wishes to share messages addressed to all Canadians from the Royal Family on the tragic shooting in Nova Scotia.
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Message from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales on the Tragic Shooting in Nova Scotia
Message – April 21, 2020
OTTAWA—The Governor General of Canada wishes to share a message addressed to all Canadians from His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales on the tragic shooting in Nova Scotia:
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Royal Assent of Bill C-13: An Act respecting certain measures in response to COVID-19
Official Activity – March 25, 2020
The Governor General granted Royal Assent to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act. The small ceremony took place at Rideau Hall, all while respecting new social distancing norms.
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Governor General to Participate in Virtual Vigil for Victims of the Nova Scotia Shooting
News Release – April 24, 2020
OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will participate in Nova Scotia Remembers, a virtual vigil for the victims of the Nova Scotia shooting, on Friday, April 24, 2020, at 7 p.m. AST.
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Virtual Vigil for Victims of the Nova Scotia Shooting
Official Activity – April 24, 2020
The Governor General participated in Nova Scotia Remembers, a virtual vigil for the victims of the Nova Scotia shooting.
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Transcript of the Governor General’s Video Message at the Virtual Vigil for the Victims of the Nova Scotia Shooting
Message – April 25, 2020
OTTAWA—Last weekend, Nova Scotia woke up to horrific news. We know now the extent of the carnage, the magnitude of the loss. A monstrous act that took away family members, friends and neighbours, co-workers, Nova Scotians, good people.
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Statement from the Governor General for the Victims of the Canadian Helicopter Crash
Message – April 30, 2020
OTTAWA— Every day, our men and women in uniform serve the country here and abroad.
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Transcript of the Governor General and Commander-in-chief of Canada’s Video Message for the Victims of the Canadian Helicopter Crash
Message – April 30, 2020
OTTAWA—There are no words that can express the sorrow and pain of losing a loved one. Today, we grieve the loss of six members from the Canadian Armed Forces. They perished in the crash of their CH-148 Cyclone Helicopter Wednesday afternoon during a training exercise off the shores of Greece.
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Royal Assent of Bill C-15: An Act respecting Canada emergency student benefits (coronavirus disease 2019)
Official Activity – May 1, 2020
The Governor General granted Royal Assent by written declaration to the most recent COVID-19 legislation, Bill C-15: An Act respecting Canada emergency student benefits (coronavirus disease 2019).
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Repatriation of fallen Canadian Armed Forces members
Official Activity – May 6, 2020
As Commander-in-Chief, the Governor General attended the repatriation ceremony for the six Canadian Armed Forces members killed in a helicopter crash during Operation REASSURANCE.
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GGconversations with Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada’s Chief Science Advisor
News Release – May 6, 2020
OTTAWA—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, will host a virtual discussion with Dr. Mona Nemer, Canada’s Chief Science Advisor, on Thursday, May 7, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. The discussion will be accessible to the public on gg.ca.