Governor General attends the Noon Show on Canada Day
RCMP horses passed by on Parliament Hill before the official arrival of Their Excellencies the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and her husband Jean-Daniel Lafond, accompanied by their daughter Marie-Éden.
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The Governor General then proceeded with the inspection of the honour guard in the presence of General Walt Natynczyk, Chief of the Defence Staff.
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Snowbirds offered a spectacular aerial show to the thousands of Canadians and visitors gathered on Parliament Hill on July 1st.
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Canadian spirit was lively on Confederation Day as Noon show spectators proudly wore the red and white colours.
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Canadian artist Marie-Mai entertained the crowd with her dynamic performance.
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The Governor General delivered a speech on the importance of supporting our youth.
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Before leaving, Her Excellency stopped to meet with Canadians.
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The Governor General, in the presence of her husband Jean-Daniel Lafond and her daugther Marie-Éden as well as the Prime Minister of Canada the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, is receiving the vice-regal salute.
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Their Excellencies and Marie-Éden walking towards the front of the stage to watch the Canada Day Noon Show.
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