State Visit of the President of Ukraine
His Excellency Victor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine, and his spouse, Mrs. Kateryna Yushchenko arrive by landau to Rideau Hall for the official welcoming ceremony of their State Visit to Canada.
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond meet with His Excellency Victor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine, and his spouse, Mrs. Kateryna Yushchenko at Rideau Hall at the State dinner.
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Eric Jolin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0154-002
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond meet with His Excellency Victor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine, and his spouse, Mrs. Kateryna Yushchenko at Rideau Hall at the State dinner.
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Eric Jolin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0154-001
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond meet with His Excellency Victor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine, and his spouse, Mrs. Kateryna Yushchenko at Rideau Hall
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
An official meeting between the Governor General and the President was held at Rideau Hall.
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
The shovel used for ceremonial tree plantings at Rideau Hall. This tradition began in 1906 to commemorate visits by dignitaries to Canada and to Rideau Hall.
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
The President throws some earth to dedicate a tree, an Ohio Buckeye, at Rideau Hall to mark his State Visit to Canada.
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
His Excellency Victor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine, and his spouse, Mrs. Kateryna Yushchenko and Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond take part in a tree planting ceremony on the grounds of Rideau Hall.
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond with His Excellency Victor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine, and his spouse, Mrs. Kateryna Yushchenko following the ceremony.
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
His Excellency Victor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine delivers remarks to guests including the Ambassador of Ukraine to Canada, the Ukrainian delegation and others. The Governor General, Mrs. Yushchenko and Mr. Lafond look on.
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
The Governor General offers remarks to welcome the President and Mrs. Kateryna Yushchenko to Canada during a ceremony in the Tent Room at Rideau Hall.
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond welcome His Excellency Victor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine, and his spouse, Mrs. Kateryna Yushchenko, to Rideau Hall during the official welcoming ceremony.
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
His Excellency Victor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine inspect the guard of honour during the official welcoming ceremony held at Rideau Hall.
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada and Mr. Jean-Daniel Lafond meet with His Excellency Victor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine, and his spouse, Mrs. Kateryna Yushchenko at Rideau Hall at the State dinner.
Mon, 05/26/2008 - 12:00 Sgt Eric Jolin, Rideau Hall GG2008-0154-004