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Philanthropy and Volunteerism

Visit to London - Day 2

May 9, 2013

Panel with Volunteer Canada December 8, 2010
Habitat for Humanity January 14, 2011
Ottawa Food Bank January 17, 2011
Visit to Calgary April 14, 2011
Youth Philanthropy Council May 12, 2011
Volunteer Canada's AGM June 6, 2011
Philanthropic Foundations Canada October 3, 2011
Habitat for Humanity NCR October 14, 2011
CFI Annual Public Meeting November 28, 2011
Keynote Address on Volunteerism November 29, 2011
Cuso International December 5, 2011
Yonge Street Mission December 16, 2011
National Volunteer Week April 16, 2012
Caring Canadian Award Ceremony April 17, 2012
Visit to Hamilton April 18, 2012
Visit to Victoria July 19, 2012
Visit to Calgary March 15, 2013
World Figure Skating Championship March 16, 2013
Creating Capital Connections April 17, 2013
Visit to the Ottawa Valley April 23, 2013
FRP Canada April 24, 2013
Caring Canadian Award April 25, 2013
Visit to London - Day 1 May 8, 2013
Visit to London - Day 2 May 9, 2013

By celebrating generosity and developing new approaches to philanthropy and volunteerism, Their Excellencies seek to renew and deepen Canada’s commitment to caring. “By offering our time, talent and resources, we can all play a role in bridging the gap that undermines hope in our society,” says the Governor General.

Philanthropy and volunteerism are grounded in the understanding that everyone has something to give and to gain by sharing. This wonderful reciprocity of giving has been a constant throughout Canada’s history, and by celebrating and building upon our unique experiences in helping each other, we can foster a more caring nation.