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Presentation of Exemplary Service Medals Saguenay (Chicoutimi), Monday, June 22, 2009 As governor general, I have the privilege of meeting exceptional women and men who shine through their bravery, their volunteerism, their creativity or the invaluable contribution they make to the evolution of our ...

June 24, 2009 OTTAWA–Today is a day of mourning, as much for Canadians throughout the country as for the team at Rideau Hall in Ottawa and at the Citadelle of Québec. The news came to us from Grande Digue, New Brunswick, that my predecessor, the Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc, governor general of Ca...

Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony Rideau Hall, Thursday, June 25, 2009 Before we begin today's ceremony, I would like to express the profound sadness that our country felt upon hearing the news that my predecessor, the Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc, Governor General of Canada from 1995 t...

June 26, 2009 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Canadian Multiculturalism Day Awareness. Inclusion. Equality. Sharing. With just these few, simple words, the full measure of the Canadian reality immediately comes to mind w...

Change of Command for the Royal 22e Régiment La Citadelle, Friday, June 26, 2009 History has ensured that there is a special link between the institution of the governor general and the Royal 22e Régiment, beginning with General Vanier, who fought within its ranks and felt a deep admiration for the ...

Consecration and Presentation of new Queen’s Colour to the Canadian Navy Halifax, Saturday, June 27, 2009 I would like to begin by confiding something to you. I grew up under the yoke of a ruthless dictatorship, where the military uniform came to symbolize the brutal repression of the people, tyrann...

Canada Day Message Recorded at Rideau Hall, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Dear friends, This year, we are celebrating Canada’s 142nd birthday. I would like to take this festive opportunity to highlight the extraordinary contribution that young Canadians are making to the vitality of our country. In every...

June 30, 2009 OTTAWA–This year, we are celebrating Canada’s 142nd birthday. I would like to take this festive opportunity to highlight the extraordinary contribution that young Canadians are making to the vitality of our country. In every city and every community, from Moncton to Fort Simpson, Ranki...

Presentation of Credentials (Republic of San Marino, Kingdom of Bhutan, Kingdom of Bahrain, Afghanistan) Rideau Hall, Tuesday, June 30, 2009 I am delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall, particularly since this is a time of great celebration for Canada. Last week, I was in the community of Mashteuia...