150th Anniversary of the Parliamentary Press Gallery
"It’s no coincidence that we’re preparing to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation even as you are turning 150," said the Governor General. "Canada as we know it would not exist without a free press to ask tough questions and tell important stories."
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Their Excellencies were the guests of Ms. Manon Cornellier, President of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.
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Terry Guillon, former Chief of the Parlimentary Press Gallery, was honoured at the dinner for his 37 years of service.
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The Governor General delivered remarks to mark the 150th anniversary of the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.
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The masters of ceremonies for the evening were Philippe-Vincent Foisy (Cogeco Nouvelles) and Katie Simpson (CBC News).
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire-Trudeau offered an entertaining speech.
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