Governor General Honours Six Laureates in Commemoration of the Persons Case
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, awarded Shelagh Day with the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. The ceremony took place at Rideau Hall on November 7, 2008.
Fri, 11/07/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0348-010
Ms. Frances Ennis also received from Her Excellency the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
Fri, 11/07/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0348-012
The Governor General with Beverley Jacobs after receiving the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
Fri, 11/07/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0348-016
The Governor General also honoured Maureen A. McTeer with the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case.
Fri, 11/07/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0348-024
Ms. Mair Verthuy was proud to receive the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case at Rideau Hall.
Fri, 11/07/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0348-030
Mr. Benjamin Barry received the Youth Award from Her Excellency as part of the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case. He is the first male to receive this awards.
Fri, 11/07/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0348-034
Minister of State (Status of Women) Ms. Helena Guergis delivered a speech on this special occasion
Fri, 11/07/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0348-035
Official photo of Her Excellency and the Minister of State (left) with the 2008 recipients of the Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Persons Case at Rideau Hall.
Fri, 11/07/2008 - 12:00 MCpl Jean-François Néron, Rideau Hall GG2008-0348-037