Visit to Québec
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, visited the Wood Research Centre (CRB) at Université Laval. He toured the laboratories to learn about new CRB projects and innovative trends in the forestry and wood products industry.
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0025-003
This Quebec company is part of the Conseil québécois des entreprises adaptées, which is dedicated to addressing the socio-economic interests of its members—the adapted enterprises of Quebec—in order to promote the creation of job opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0027-001
The Governor General visited the facility and met with staff.
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0027-006
The Governor General concluded his visit to Québec City with at stop at Hichaud, a children's boot and shoe manufacturer which employs a team composed primarily of workers with severe functional limitations.
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0027-004
During the discussion with Their Excellencies, students described the challenges and personal experiences that led them to join the committee, which also addresses the issue of online bullying.
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0026-004
His Excellency also left his symbolic hand print on the wall.
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0026-003
Her Excellency Sharon Johnston, joined by a student from the TAX-I committee, was proud to support this great cause.
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0026-002
On the occasion of Quebec’s Suicide Prevention Week, Their Excellencies demonstrated their commitment to non-violence in schools by leaving a symbolic handprint on the “Mur qui frappe” wall at the school.
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0026-001
In the afternoon, Their Excellencies proceeded to École secondaire de la Seigneurie to meet with students and teachers who are part of the TAX-I committee, which is committed to denouncing and standing up to bullying and intimidation in schools.
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0026-007
During his visit to the school, the Governor General also spent time with teachers.
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0026-006
CRB focuses on fundamental and applied research on wood, its conversion and its use in innovative products. One of its objectives is to develop knowledge in wood science as a basis for the development of new products and processes or for the improvement of existing products and processes.
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0025-006
His Excellency also helped assemble a shoe.
Fri, 02/10/2012 - 12:00 Pvt Ariane Montambeault, Rideau Hall GG2012-0027-002