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Art Matters Forum: How do the arts sustain local communities? Oslo, Norway, Wednesday, April 29, 2009 Hello and welcome! In this era of globalization, one of the most crucial issues facing humanity is how to live together. My husband Jean-Daniel Lafond and I both believe that relationships between i...

Reception Hosted by the Ambassador of Canada to the Kingdom of Norway Oslo, Norway, Wednesday, April 29, 2009 My husband Jean-Daniel Lafond, the Canadian delegation accompanying us and I would like to express our heartfelt thanks for joining us here this evening, in this magical place. Looking aroun...

Luncheon Hosted by Helga Pedersen, Minister of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs Tromsø, Norway, Thursday, April 30, 2009 My husband Jean-Daniel Lafond, the members of the Canadian delegation accompanying us, and I all consider it a great privilege to be here in Tromsø, the largest city north of the Arc...

Celebration of the Vitality of Canadian Heraldry and the First Twenty Years of the Canadian Heraldic Authority Rideau Hall, Monday, May 4, 2009 I am delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall, to this historic residence where a wide range of armorial bearings can be found, to celebrate the 20th anniver...

Youth Dialogue on Civic Engagement Lviv, Ukraine, Saturday, April 25, 2009 How are you? Let me start by thanking Tarasova Nich for such a wonderful performance. Please, give them another warm round of applause. It gives me great pleasure to join you this afternoon at my first ever Youth Dialogue on ...

Youth Dialogue on Diversity – Let’s Connect: Youth Leading the Way to a More Inclusive Society Oslo, Norway, Wednesday, April 29, 2009 How are you? Let me begin by saying how delighted I am to be with you, as we explore together the power of youth to help build more inclusive societies. And what a b...

Presentation of Credentials (Republic of Kenya, Spain,Dominican Republic, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg) Rideau Hall, Wednesday, May 6, 2009 It gives me great pleasure to welcome you, your families and delegations to Rideau Hall. I have just recently returned from two State visits: one to Ukraine and th...

Presentation of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Rideau Hall, Friday, May 8, 2009 Today is a day of celebration! Because we have come together to celebrate some of our greatest performing artists. Women and men who, even in these uncertain times, remind us that here in Canada, there is ...

Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards Gala Ottawa, Saturday, May 9, 2009 The Governor General of Canada walks on stage to the sound of music. The music stops and the lights go out. Shh! Long minute of silence. Listen to the silence. Take in the darkness. It is as though the world were devoid of ...

Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony Rideau Hall, Friday, May 15, 2009 Welcome to this investiture ceremony, which gives us the opportunity to celebrate excellence in our society and to celebrate women and men whose talent, perseverance and vision are particularly noteworthy. Those who have a passio...

Presentation of the Northern Medal Rideau Hall, Thursday, May 21, 2009 Welcome to Rideau Hall. We have gathered here this morning under the favourable auspices of the Thunderbird and all Manitou spirits that inhabit the water, earth and sky to pay tribute to two northern stars. This painting, born o...

Tale av Hennes Eksellense Michaëlle JeanCanadas generalguvernøri anledning Fiskeri- og kystminister Helga Pedersens lunsjTromsø, Norge 30. april 2009 Sjekkes mot framføringen Min mann Jean-Daniel Lafond, medlemmer av den kanadiske delegasjonen som er med oss og jeg synes alle at det er et stort priv...

Vancouver, Thursday, March 9, 2006 Thank you for inviting me to be a part of your symposium. I was hoping to meet with you during my first official visit to British Columbia as governor general. In my installation speech, I stressed that young people would be a priority for me and that I would help ...

Tale av Hennes Eksellense Michaëlle Jean Canadas generalguvernørunder H.M. Kong Harald V og H.M. Dronning Sonjas gallamiddagi anledning statsbesøket fra CanadaOslo, Norge, tirsdag 28. april 2009 Sjekkes mot framføringen Min mann Jean-Daniel Lafond, meg selv og medlemmene av den kanadiske delegasjone...

Honorary Doctorate from the Université de Moncton Moncton, Saturday, May 23, 2009 It is an immense privilege for me to receive an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from an institution such as yours. I am deeply moved and thank you very much. On this solemn occasion, the italiana in me recalls Dante’s fa...

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LaFontaine-Baldwin Symposium Iqaluit, Friday, May 29, 2009 Thank you, Mr. Saul, for such a warm welcome and your kind words of introduction. It is a pleasure to find ourselves once again in this place that is so dear to our hearts. As you know, this is not my first association with the LaFontaine-Ba...

Presentation of Canadian Honours Iqaluit, Sunday, May 31, 2009 For generations, women and men have shaped Canada: artists, researchers, thinkers, teachers, students, journalists, architects, and military personnel, as well as people from all walks of life who have been recognized for their bravery, ...

Reception for Outgoing Canadian Heads of Mission Rideau Hall, Thursday, June 4, 2009 It is a springtime tradition to hold a reception at Rideau Hall for the outgoing heads of mission before they set off for foreign lands. And each time, it is a great pleasure for us to help launch this exciting stag...

Investiture Ceremony of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces Rideau Hall, Friday, June 5, 2009 As Chancellor of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall. Too often, we take for granted things that are impossible in so many regions around th...