Visit to Halifax - Day 2
During their visit to Halifax, Their Excellencies attended the Annual Conference of the Governor General, Lieutenant Governors and Territorial Commissioners.
Tue, 07/12/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0292-036
Everyone took part in a Mi'kmaq smudging ceremony in the back garden of Government House.
Tue, 07/12/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0292-015
This annual gathering provides an opportunity for vice-regal representatives to discuss matters of mutual interest and how they can continue to fulfill their role and serve Canadians from coast to coast to coast.
Tue, 07/12/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0292-019
This year's conference was hosted by the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia and some activities took place at Government House, located in downtown Halifax.
Tue, 07/12/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0292-021
It was also the occasion for the Governor General to present Her Honour the Honourable Lois E. Mitchell, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, with her new coat of arms.
Tue, 07/12/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0292-039
Her Honour the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, was also presented with her new coat of arms.
Tue, 07/12/2016 - 12:00 MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall GG02-2016-0292-040