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July 22, 2013 Message from the Governor General on the Birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Baby Son OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I would like to extend our warmest congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the occasion of the birth of their son. Sharon an...

August 15, 2013 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 greetings to everyone celebrating National Acadian Day. On August 15, the tricoloured flag takes centre stage for Acad...

October 7, 2013 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of the 250th Anniversary of the Royal Proclamation OTTAWA—The 250th anniversary of the Royal Proclamation is an important occasion for all Canadians—Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal alike. Issued by King George III on October 7...

October 13, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Thanksgiving OTTAWA— Thanksgiving, which is celebrated throughout North America, is rooted in the European agricultural tradition. However, even before settlers arrived in...

October 18, 2013 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of "Persons" Day OTTAWA— I am sending greetings from Beijing, China, to Canadian women and men on the occasion of "Persons" Day. It is almost inconceivable that just decades ago, only men were included in the definition of ...

October 21, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Citizenship Week 2013 OTTAWA— I am pleased to extend greetings and best wishes to all Canadians on the occasion of Citizenship Week 2013. Each year, Canada is fortunate to...

November 11, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Remembrance Day OTTAWA— When the call to arms first sounded, thousands of Canadians took up the quarrel with a most terrible foe. The machine of war cut them down in thei...

November 15, 2013 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Philanthropy Day OTTAWA— Philanthropy is not merely an act of giving done by those possessing great wealth. Philanthropy is in every selfless, compassionate gesture made by one person towards another. A hot mea...

November 20, 2013 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of National Child Day OTTAWA—Children are contributing to our nation in real and meaningful ways. I have seen this throughout my travels; children willing and able to stand ...

September 28, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, following the death of the Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I are saddened by the loss of the Honourable Sylvia Fedoruk, former lieutenant governor of Saskatchewan. In...

October 1, 2012 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Family Week OTTAWA—One of the pillars of my mandate as governor general of Canada is family and children. My wife, Sharon, and I are therefore delighted to extend greetings to everyone celebrating National Family...

October 19, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on following the death of the Honourable Lincoln Alexander OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I are saddened by the loss of the Honourable Lincoln Alexander, former lieutenant governor of Ontario. ...

November 9, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the Occasion of Remembrance Day OTTAWA—This year, as governor general of Canada, I had the honour of taking part in the ceremony in France commemorating the 95th ann...

November 20, 2012 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Child Day OTTAWA—As the proud parents of five daughters and grandparents of nine grandchildren, Sharon and I take the wellbeing of children deeply to heart. It is important for us to commemorate National Child ...

December 3, 2012 Message from the Governor General Congratulating The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the Announcement of a Future Addition to the Royal Family LIMA, PERU—It was with great joy that Sharon and I learned of the future new addition to the Royal Family. On behalf of all Canadians, we w...

December 5, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of International Volunteer Day OTTAWA—In my travels as governor general, I have been fortunate to bear witness to so many heartening examples of Canadians giving freely of th...

December 6, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston,Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women OTTAWA— Be it physical or psychological, violence has no place in our society. For many years, December...

December 10, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Human Rights Day OTTAWA— From its early-modern roots to its current form, the idea of natural, inalienable human rights has come a long way. Today, we remember our histor...

December 28, 2012 Governor General of Canada’s New Year’s Message OTTAWA— Happy New Year, Canada! The first of January is a time to reflect on what has passed and to look forward to the days ahead. For Canadians, the year 2012 was full of notable milestones. It was the year in which Her Majesty The ...

December 21, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, to Members of the Canadian Forces OTTAWA—As commander-in-chief, it is my great joy to wish the serving men and women of the Canadian Forces and their families the ver...