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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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Transcript of the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada’s Video Message to Mark the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands and Victory in Europe Day
Message – May 7, 2020
OTTAWA—It had lasted for 5 long years of rationing and misery, but in the spring of 1945, following the advances of the Allies, everyone was finally seeing the end of the Second World War. The news of the German surrender spread on the 8th of May 1945, and everywhere, people took to the streets in a...
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Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on the death of Captain Jennifer Casey
Message – May 18, 2020
OTTAWA—We are devastated at the loss of Captain Jennifer Casey, public affairs officer with the Snowbirds air demonstration team.
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Transcript of the video message from the Governor General to mark Canada Day
Message – July 1, 2020
Hello everyone. Atelihai. Wherever you are in our great country, greetings to you all.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada Following the Passing of the Right Honourable John Turner
Message – September 19, 2020
OTTAWA— I join all Canadians today in mourning the loss of the Right Honourable John Turner, Canada’s 17th Prime Minister.
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Message from the Governor General of Canada Following the Death of Corporal James Choi in a Training Exercise
Message – November 1, 2020
Mourning the tragic death of Corporal James Choi during a training exercise at CFB Wainwright in Alberta.
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Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on the Loss of Master Sailor Duane Earle
Message – December 16, 2020
Canada mourns the loss of Master Sailor Duane Earle, who was tragically lost at sea while returning to Canada on board the HMCS Winnipeg.
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Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada to the Members of the Canadian Armed Forces and of the Foreign Service
Message – December 22, 2020
Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada to the Members of the Canadian Armed Forces and of the Foreign Service.
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On the Appointment of Vice-Admiral Art McDonald, Commander, Royal Canadian Navy, as Canada’s next Chief of the Defence Staff, and the retirement of General Jonathan Vance
Message – December 24, 2020
Statement by the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on the Appointment of Vice-Admiral Art McDonald, Commander, Royal Canadian Navy, as Canada’s next Chief of the Defence Staff, and the retirement of General Jonathan Vance.
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2021 New Year’s Message from the Governor General
Message – December 29, 2020
2021 New Year’s Message from the Governor General.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of Remembrance Day
Message – November 11, 2023
Remembrance is about more than battles or statistics. It’s about people.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of His Majesty The King’s 75th Birthday
Message – November 14, 2023
I am delighted to wish His Majesty King Charles III a very happy 75th birthday.
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Message from Her Majesty The Queen
Message – April 24, 2018
April 24, 2018 Message from Her Majesty The Queen Following the Toronto Tragedy OTTAWA— The Governor General of Canada wishes to share a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty The Queen following the tragedy in Toronto: “Prince Philip and I join all Canadians in expressing our sadness f...
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Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on the occasion of Canadian Armed Forces Day
Message – June 4, 2023
As governor general and commander-in-chief, I am honoured to mark Canadian Armed Forces Day.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of World Oceans Day
Message – June 8, 2023
From sea to sea to sea, oceans and the marine environments they shelter are part of Canada’s identity.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of the 15th Anniversary of the Residential School Apology
Message – June 11, 2023
I remember the day, 15 years ago, when the Federal government delivered an apology to all Indigenous peoples for Canada’s role in residential schools.
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Message from the Governor General on the occasion of National Indigenous Peoples Day
Message – June 20, 2023
How we learn about Indigenous peoples is up to each and every one of us.
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Message from the Governor General
Message – June 21, 2023
It was with great sadness that we learned of the accident that claimed the lives of two members of the 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).