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Montreal, Wednesday, September 5, 2007 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY I belong to all of the Americas. The history of these lands courses through my veins. It has been etched in my memory; it has left its mark on my body; it is in the beating of my heart. My African ancestors were dispossessed and forcibly ...

Discurso por ocasião da abertura do Congresso internacional da Associação de Estudos Latino-Americanos (LASA), Montreal, quarta-feira, 5 de setembro de 2007 VERIFIQUE DE ENCONTRO À ENTREGA Sou de todas as Américas. A história desse continente corre nas minhas veias. Ela se inscreve na minha memória,...

Discurso con ocasión de la apertura del Congreso internacional de la Asociación de Estudios Latinoamericanos (LASA), Montreal, miércoles, 5 de septiembre de 2007 COMPRUEBE CONTRA ENTREGA Yo soy de todas las Américas. La historia de este continente corre por mis venas. Ella está inscrita en mi memori...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, September 6, 2007 As governor general and commander-in-chief of the Canadian Forces, I would like to welcome you to Rideau Hall, which has been the official residence of every governor general since Confederation in 1867. My husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I are delighted to ...

Quebec City, Monday, September 10, 2007 I am delighted to once again be among Scouts of all ages and from all backgrounds. It was an honour to be named Chief Scout by the Association des scouts du Canada. And do you know why? Because when I was a girl, I was a Scout just like you. The Scouts taught ...

Lévis, Wednesday, September 12, 2007 I am pleased to be in the company of those who are striving to continue the work of Alphonse Desjardins and keep his vision alive. Earlier this morning, while visiting the Maison historique Alphonse Desjardins, I thought that one of the most fascinating aspects o...

Quebec City, Friday, September 13, 2007 I firmly believe that the true strength of a community lies in its citizens’ willingness to help one another. Those of you we are honouring today are further proof of that. Your acts of compassion and solidarity deepen our sense of humanity. You remind us that...

The Citadelle, Saturday, September 15, 2007 Welcome to the Citadelle of Québec! My husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I are thrilled to be with you on this magnificent autumn day, even if the weather isn’t cooperating. It is good to be in Quebec City. Look around you. The view from the Citadelle is un...

The Citadelle, Sunday, September 16, 2007 My husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I are delighted to be able to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Order of Canada with you during our stay here at the Citadelle, which has become our workplace for 10 days. People often ask us where we got the beautiful...

Thetford Mines, Wednesday, September 19, 2007 It is with great emotion that I find myself back in Thetford Mines, the place where I took my first steps in my adopted homeland. Forty years ago, my parents, my sister and I came here to restart our lives, sheltered from injustice and horror, sheltered ...

September 25, 2007 My husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I were deeply saddened to learn that Corporal Nathan Hornbburg of the King’s Own Calgary Regiment in Calgary, Alberta, was killed and that four other soldiers were injured under tragic circumstances West of Kandahar in Afghanistan. Everyday, the...

The Citadelle, Thursday, September 13, 2007 As you know, the role of Commander-in-Chief of Canada has been closely linked to the evolution of Canada, as well as to the history of the Canadian Forces. The Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada is responsible for encouraging excellence and ...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, September 26, 2007 It gives my husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, our daughter Marie-Éden and me great pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall for an exceptional concert in this ballroom, which has always been central to the cultural life of this institution. Over the years, some of...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, September 27, 2007 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY It is a great pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall, and to welcome our special guests to Canada. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada for her work as the Chair of the Or...

Rideau Hall, Sunday, September 30, 2007 It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall for this forum, organized in conjunction with the National Arts Centre, which will help us reflect on and recognize the role women play in culture and our society. Since being appointed Governor General ...

September 4, 2007 by Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean After a few weeks of well-deserved rest upon my return from the State visit to Brazil, which was, as always, most intense. I must say that, taken as a whole, my schedule in recent months has been full of events and discussions across Canada with ass...

September 26, 2007 by Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean I have been very busy these past two years, and had the great honour of going out and meeting with thousands of people all across the country. I have listened to them and spoken with them, and I have heard all about their actions and experiences. I...