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August 14, 2009 by Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean On July 31, 2009, I spent two very moving hours at the ihuman Youth Society Arts Studio, in downtown Edmonton. I was blown away by the way in which the caring staff, through ihuman’s arts-based programming, offered compassion, love, support, and under...

August 2, 2009 OTTAWA —Words cannot express the pain and sadness we feel upon learning of the deaths of Corporal Christian Bobbitt and Sapper Matthieu Allard, both from 5e Régiment du génie de combat serving as members of the 2nd Battalion, Royal 22e Régiment. They were killed on patrol when their v...

August 11, 2009 OTTAWA — The motivational theme the United Nations has chosen for International Youth Day 2009, Sustainability: Our challenge. Our Future, is an invitation to consider the many concerns and ideas young people have in this regard, as well as their initiatives. It is a global challenge...

Grand Rassemblement Jeunesse 2009 Tracadie-Sheila, New Brunswick, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 I am absolutely delighted to be the patron of such a wonderful gathering. With this patronage, you and I are instantly connected. Just over one month ago, I was in Memramcook, not far from here, to bid a fin...

Plenary Session of the Grand Rassemblement Jeunesse 2009 Tracadie–Sheila, New Brunswick, Thursday, August 13, 2009 Thank you, Alexis. The discussion on identity you are taking part in today did not begin today; nor will it end as soon as you leave. It began when you were children, at the very moment...

Presentation of the Governor General’s Caring CanadianAward and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Moncton, Friday, August 14, 2009 I am delighted that we are able to hold these two ceremonies simultaneously to recognize extraordinary women and men from every generation. Sitting alongside you today are i...

Acadian Flag-raising Ceremony Moncton, Friday, August 14, 2009 My husband Jean-Daniel Lafond, our daughter Marie-Éden and I are honoured to be here with you at Moncton City Hall for the raising of the Acadian flag on the eve of the 125th anniversary of its creation. On August 15, 1884, Father Marcel...

Opening Ceremony of the 2009 Canada Games Summerside, PEI, Saturday, August 15, 2009 How are you? Are you ready for the 2009 Canada Games? There is nothing better than gathering together to celebrate friendship, excellence and, above all, the dreams of young people across Canada. I look out and what...