Visit to Saskatchewan - October 18, 2018
Governor General Julie Payette undertook an official visit to Saskatchewan from October 18 to 20, 2018. She stopped in Regina, Moose Jaw and Humboldt.
Upon arrival in Saskatchewan, Her Excellency received a warm welcome from the people of Regina at the Legislative Assembly. She was officially welcomed to the province by His Honour the Honourable W. Thomas Molloy, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, and the Honourable Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, and other guests.
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She received military honours, including a guard of honour, the “Viceregal Salute” and a 21-gun salute from members of the 3 Canadian Division, Joint Task Force West and the 10th Field Artillery, 38 Canadian Brigade Group.
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During the inspection, the Governor General stopped on several occasions to thank members of the Canadian Armed Forces for their service.
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She also acknowledged students who were on hand to welcome her.
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The Governor General then invited members of the public to join her for a walk around Wascana Lake.
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This walk was part of her new initiative called GGActive, which aims to promote health and fitness.
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The Governor General then met with the Honourable Scott Moe, Premier of Saskatchewan, at the Legislative Assembly.
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Her Excellency then proceeded to the Saskatchewan War Memorial.
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She paid tribute to residents from the province who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War, military training, peacekeeping operations and the Afghanistan war.
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In the evening, the Governor General met with His Honour the Honourable W. Thomas Molloy, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, at Government House, where she presented him with a photo of the province of Saskatchewan taken from space.
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After the presentation, she signed the Lieutenant Governor’s guest book.
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