Visit to Toronto - Day 1
In the evening, His Excellency was presented with the Woodrow Wilson Award for Public Service.
Wed, 09/14/2016 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2016-0328-001
The Wilson Center’s Canada Institute presents this award to individuals who have served with distinction in public life and who have shown a special commitment to seeking out informed opinions and thoughtful views.
Wed, 09/14/2016 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2016-0328-010
The Governor General thanked the Wilson Center’s Canada Institute for this award.
Wed, 09/14/2016 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2016-0328-011
The Governor General met with Hashim Thaçi, the President of the Republic of Kosovo while in Toronto.
Wed, 09/14/2016 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2016-0329-002
Kosovo declared independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008,and was recognized by Canada on March 18, 2008.
Wed, 09/14/2016 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2016-0329-004
Bilateral relations between Canada and Kosovo are good, and show potential for continued development as the relationship between the two countries develops and grows.
Wed, 09/14/2016 - 12:00 Sgt Johanie Maheu, Rideau Hall GG05-2016-0329-006