Official Visit to Manitoba - Day 1
His Excellency inspecting the guard of honour in front of the Manitoba Legislative Building.
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Their Excellencies, accompanied by Their Honours the Honourable Philip Lee, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, and his spouse, Mrs. Anita Lee, walking in the gardens at Government House.
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Aerial visual of the floodwaters along the Red River Floodway in Manitoba.
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"As I flew over the floods, I was struck by the collaboration of civilian and military in great spirit of volunteerism," said the Governor General.
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The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada took a moment to address the troops of 17 Wing Winnipeg.
Thu, 06/16/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0330-003
The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada visited the 17 Wing Air Command Headquarters in Winnipeg and met with members of the 402 Training Support Squadron and the 435 “Chinthe” Transport and Rescue Squadron.
Thu, 06/16/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0330-002
Their Excellencies took part in an aerial tour of the Red River Floodway.
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Recognized as one of the world’s engineering marvels, the Red River Floodway Inlet Control Structure, operated and controlled by the Manitoba Water Stewardship and Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation, provides protection and security for the residents of Winnipeg.
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Their Excellencies, accompanied by the Honourable Ron Lemieux, Minister of Local Government, as well as officials from the Manitoba Water Stewardship and Emergency Measures Organization, toured the Red River Floodway Inlet Control Structure.
Thu, 06/16/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0329-002
Their Excellencies also met with the Their Honours the Honourable Philip Lee, Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, and his spouse, Mrs. Anita Lee.
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Their Excellencies with the Honourable Greg Selinger, Premier of Manitoba.
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Following the official welcome, Their Excellencies signed the official guest book and met with the Premier of Manitoba.
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Their Excellencies were also presented with flowers by Talina Rampersand-Husack on the steps of the Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg.
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Upon arrival, Their Excellencies were presented with full military honours. The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada was invited to inspect the guard of honour.
Thu, 06/16/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0326-003
Upon their arrival in Winnipeg, Their Excellencies were greeted by the Honourable Greg Selinger, Premier of Manitoba.
Thu, 06/16/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0326-001
Aerial view of a farm in rural Manitoba affected by the Red River floodwaters.
Thu, 06/16/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0330-007