STATE VISIT TO SENEGAL - University Cheikh Anta Diop
Her Excellency hosted a discussion on the role of the media in the emergence of a new Africa at Université Cheikh Anta Diop, in Dakar.
Fri, 04/16/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0157-001
The event was organized by the Canadian Embassy in Senegal, in cooperation with CESTI (Centre d'études des sciences et techniques de l'information) which is a journalism school.
Fri, 04/16/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0157-009
The panel discussion was followed by audience participation.
Fri, 04/16/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0157-002
The Governor General delivered the opening address. “Journalism cultivates clear-sightedness, nourishes vigilance and denounces practices that attempt to stop people from reaching their full potential or to destroy the confidence of our fellow citizens,” said the Governor General, a former journalist herself.
Fri, 04/16/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0157-003
“I believe it is fundamental that we recognize the courage—and even recklessness—journalists and news organizations need to do their jobs in regions rampant with misery, conflicts and horror,” added Her Excellency.
Fri, 04/16/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0157-004
The Governor General shook a few hands outside Université Cheikh Anta Diop.
Fri, 04/16/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0157-005