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Reception Hosted by the Mayor of Vancouver Vancouver, Wednesday, February 10, 2010 I am delighted to be back here in Vancouver today. You know how much I like your city. Its energy, its people. All enlightened by the Olympic spirit. As you know, I have accepted to be the patron of the Olympic Truce ...

Reception for Visiting Heads of State and Heads of Government Vancouver, Friday, February 12, 2010 President Saakashvili, it was with profound sadness that my husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, our daughter Marie-Éden, and I learned of the tragic death of the 21 year-old Georgian luge athlete, Nodar Kumar...

Breakfast in Honour of the Journée de la Francophonie Vancouver, Saturday, February 13, 2010 Premier Campbell, how are you? In 2006, at the Olympic Winter Games in Turin, you promised that you would do everything in your power to deliver a speech in French by 2010. Thank you for inviting us to this ...

Governor General’s 2010 Olympic Truce Youth Dialogue: Building Mutual Understanding Vancouver, Thursday, February 11, 2010 How are you? Let me begin by honouring the Lil'wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh peoples, whose ancestral land we are standing upon this morning. It is such an honour f...

February 13, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the death of Corporal Joshua Caleb Baker OTTAWA—An accident in Afghanistan has taken the life of Corporal Joshua Caleb Baker, a member of The Loyal Edmonton Regime...

Inauguration of the Jeanne Sauvé Lecture Series Rideau Hall, Thursday, February 18, 2010 Let me begin by thanking you for inviting me to take part in the Inaugural Jeanne Sauvé Address, on an issue that is so close to my heart: “Youth Engagement in the 21st Century: Inspiring Change in an Era of Glo...

February 18, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the death of John Babcock, the last known surviving Veteran to serve Canada in the First World War OTTAWA — It is with a deep sense of loss that my husband, Jean-D...

Announcement of the Names of the Laureates of theGovernor General's Performing Arts Awards Montreal, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 What a pleasure it is to be here at this showcase of contemporary drama, which is so in tune with our society and the rhythm of our times. Thank you to Espace Go. Thank you...

Art Matters Forum: “Citizens, to the arts! (Re)Connecting citizens, artists and the arts” Montreal, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 The performance by SAT/Mix Sessions demonstrates the infinite possibilities of technological tools, reflecting our imagination and serving art. Bravo to those young artists ...

Art Matters Forum: “Citizens, to the arts! (Re)Connecting citizens, artists and the arts” Montréal, Tuesday, February 23, 2010 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Let me say how pleased we are to be holding this public forum in Montreal, in conjunction with Culture pour tous, surrounded by some well-known faces ...

Cuvee 2010 Niagara Falls, Friday, February 19, 2010 I am truly honoured be with you again this year as the Patron of Cuvee, particularly after bearing witness to the presentation of awards to these amazing wines and winemakers. It is inspiring to see such depth in the excellence of this industry and...

Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony Rideau Hall, Friday, February 26, 2010 We have many occasions to be proud these days. While we were still in shock after the terrible disaster that beset our sisters and brothers in Haiti, our troops were on alert and immediately preparing to take part in...

February 27, 2010 Message From the Governor General Following the Earthquake in Chile OTTAWA—My husband and I, along with the entire Canadian population, were shocked to learn of the very powerful earthquake that struck parts of Chile this morning. From one natural disaster to another, here we are p...

Recital in Honour of Their Majesties King Harald V andQueen Sonja of the Kingdom of Norway on the Occasionof the Bicentennial of the Birth of Chopin Rideau Hall, Monday, March 1, 2010 My husband Jean-Daniel Lafond and I are delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall this evening, on the bicentennial of...

March 8, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Commonwealth Day OTTAWA - Canadians will agree that the theme for the 2010 Commonwealth Day, “Science, Technology and Society”, is a strong call to action and co-operation am...

March 5, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of International Women’s Day OTTAWA—Whenever I have travelled in Canada and abroad, I have had the good fortune of meeting with remarkable girls and women, from all walks of lif...

Official Luncheon hosted by His Excellency Leonel Fernandez,President of the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Thank you so much for welcoming me today during my visit to this island that the Dominican Republic shares with Haiti, which is also the island of my birth. The Qu...

Discurso de la Excelentísima Señora Michaëlle Jeanen ocasión del almuerzo oficial ofrecido por elExcelentísimo Señor Leonel Fernández,Presidente de la República Dominicana Santo Domingo, Miercoles 10 de marzo de 2010 Agradezco profundamente que me hayan recibido hoy para destacar mi paso por esta is...

International Women’s Day Haiti, Monday, March 8, 2010 This year, International Woman’s Day is even more moving for me, because I am by your side, sisters of Haiti, as you strive to recover from disaster and rebuild. First of all, I want to join with everyone mourning the disappearance in the earthq...

Diskou nan okazyon chita koze pou jounenentènasyonal fanm Ayiti, lendi ki 8 mas 2010 Fanm ayisyèn, sèm yo, ane sa a jounen entènasyonal fanm nan touche m yon fason spesyal paske mwen twouve m bò kote nou nan moman ke n ap fè anpil efò apre kòkenn chenn katastwòf sa a pou nou leve kanpe epi rebati pe...