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April 30, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, About the Nomination of Canada’s Representative to The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I would like to extend our congratulations to the Right Honourable Jean...

May 2, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Asian Heritage Month OTTAWA— I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings to all those taking part in celebrations marking Asian Heritage Month. Diversity, one of Canada’s grea...

May 20, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on Victoria Day OTTAWA—This year, 2012, is one filled with celebrations marking Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. She has had a remarkable reign, devoting herself for the past si...

June 3, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of The Central Weekend to Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee LONDON, England—On behalf of the people of Canada, Sharon and I offer our warmest wishes to our Sovereign on the o...

June 3, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-chief of Canada, on the Occasion of the Canadian Forces Day LONDON, England—Although my wife, Sharon, and I are in London to take part in The Central Weekend celebrating Her Majesty The Qu...

June 6, 2012 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of the unveiling of a new portrait of Her Majesty The Queen at Buckingham Palace LONDON, England—Today in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Sharon and I, joined by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minist...

June 10, 2012 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion ofNational Public Service Week OTTAWA— This year’s National Public Service Week is about ‘Celebrating our Commitment!’ As governor general, I am much aware of and grateful for the efforts made by members of the federal public ...

June 20, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of National Aboriginal Day OTTAWA— Each year, National Aboriginal Day provides us with an opportunity to honour and to celebrate the many rich and varied cultures of First Natio...

June 24, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day OTTAWA— On this June 24, my wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to extend greetings to Quebeckers and to Francophones across the country taking part in ...

June 27, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Canadian Multiculturalism Day OTTAWA — It is a pleasure to send greetings on this, Canadian Multiculturalism Day. I have always maintained that our strength as a country lies...

July 1, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Canada Day OTTAWA— Each year at this time, Canada Day gives us a wonderful opportunity to come together as a nation to reflect, and to celebrate our good fortune. We have so m...

July 25, 2012 Statement from the Governor General of Canada Following his Meeting with Canadian Athletes at the Olympic Village LONDON, ENGLAND—Today, Sharon and I had the distinct pleasure of meeting our country’s top athletes during the Canadian Olympic Team Welcoming Ceremony in London’s Olympic ...

August 12, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of International Youth Day OTTAWA— I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings to all Canadians taking part in the celebrations marking International Youth Day. The theme th...

August 15, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of National Acadian Day OTTAWA—I am delighted to extend warm greetings to Acadians across Canada who, on this August 15, 2012, are celebrating National Acadian Day. Acadians f...

August 19, 2012 Message from the Governor General on the Occasion of the 70th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid OTTAWA—Today, I am in Dieppe, France, to pay tribute to the thousands of valiant soldiers who lost their lives 70 years ago on these beaches during the tragic offensive of August 19, 1942. I ...

August 15, 2012 Message from the Governor General Congratulating Canadian Athleteson their Performances at the London 2012 Olympic Games OTTAWA—On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to congratulate all of our country’s athletes on their performances at the Olympic Games in London. My wife, Sharon...

August 28, 2012 Message from the Governor General to Canadian AthletesCompeting in the London 2012 Paralympic Games OTTAWA— On behalf of all Canadians, I want to extend my greetings to our Paralympians in London. I look forward to following your progress and to celebrating your successes. Each of yo...

August 27, 2012 Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on the Occasion of the Appointment of the New Chief of Defence Staff OTTAWA—As commander-in-chief of Canada, I would like to congratulate Lieutenant-General Thomas J. Lawson for his appointment as the Chief of Defence...

September 14, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, following the death of the Honourable E. Peter Lougheed OTTAWA— My wife, Sharon, and I were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the Honourable E. Peter Lougheed. In a nation that so ...

January 31, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Québec Winter Carnival OTTAWA—I am delighted to extend warm greetings on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Québec Winter Carnival, which opens today and runs through February 16, 201...