Stay at the Citadelle - Day 6
The Governor General performed the ceremonial puck drop at the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament game between the Québec Citadelles and the Mille-Îles Seigneurs.
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0094-002
Credentials are the official documents by which new heads of diplomatic missions are presented by their head of State as their official representative. Currently, there are more than 140 heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Canada.
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This Tournament takes place during a period of 11 days with crowds totaling around 200 000 fans, every year. This very popular event was founded in 1960 and has never ceased to grow in importance.
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It is the most important minor hockey tournament in the world , grouping young hockey players (11 and 12 years old).
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About 2200 young hockey players from 15 countries come to Quebec to participate in the "Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament".
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0094-005
The 54th Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament 2013, takes place from February 14th to 24th at the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec.
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0094-003
The Governor General met with players from the Québec Citadelles and the Mille-Îles Seigneurs before a match at the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament.
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0094-001
The Governor General delivered brief remarks. By celebrating generosity and developing new approaches to philanthropy and volunteerism, one of the Governor General's pillars, Their Excellencies seek to renew and deepen Canada’s commitment to caring.
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Inspired by questions from the emcee, Françoise Guénette, Mr. Dallaire and Mr. Molson talked about the philanthropic culture that has been at the heart of their families for years.
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0092-006
The United Way luncheon featured the keynote speakers Michel Dallaire, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cominar, and Andrew Molson, Chairman of the RES PUBLICA Consulting Group. The emcee was Ms. Françoise Guénette.
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0092-005
Their Excellencies attended a United Way Luncheon for which the theme was "Philanthropists from Generation to Generation". Mr. Pierre Métivier, Director General of Centraide Québec et Chaudière-Appalaches delivered remarks.
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0092-002
"Let me thank you both for your service, not just to your own countries, but also to Canada," said His Excellency. "Diplomacy is a vital part of any nation-to-nation dialogue and we are appreciative that we are able to engage with you—diplomats of experience and resolve—on the issues of today."
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0091-004
The Governor General also received the credentials of His Excellency Joseph Cole, High Commissioner for the Republic of Malta.
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0091-003
A presentation of credentials from two new heads of mission took place on the morning of February 14, 2013, at the Citadelle of Québec. On this occasion, the Governor General first received the credentials of His Excellency Nicolás Lloreda-Ricaurte, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia.
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0091-002
Their Excellencies had a great time watching a game at the Colisée of Québec during the Tournament.
Thu, 02/14/2013 - 12:00 Cpl Roxanne Shewchuk, Rideau Hall GG2013-0094-011