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May 21, 2010 Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of Victoria Day OTTAWA—On behalf of all Canadians, it gives me great pleasure to offer Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II my best wishes for health and happiness on the occasion of the Canadian c...

May 22, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the death of the Honourable Robert Gordon Rogers, former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia OTTAWA – Flags across British Columbia are flying at half-mast today in tribute to the Honoura...

May 24, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the death of Trooper Rudd OTTAWA— It is always a terrible blow, and one that we never get used to. My husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I were therefore deeply saddened ...

Investiture Ceremony for the Order of Merit of the Police Forces Rideau Hall, Wednesday, May 26, 2010 It gives me great pleasure today to recognize the exceptional merit and commitment of 30 members of the Canadian Police Forces at the federal, provincial and municipal levels. As Governor General of...

Presentation of the Michener Award for Journalism Rideau Hall, Thursday, May 27, 2010 Before we begin, I would like to state that the body of Trooper Larry Rudd was repatriated at 2:30 p.m. today at Canadian Forces Base Trenton. Unavoidable responsibilities in relation to the visit of President Feli...

Presentation of an honoris causa Doctorate from the Université de Montréal Montreal, Friday, May 28, 2010 Receiving an honour is like living a beautiful, unforgettable day. It is a bright spot in our memory that we then cherish our entire lives. And I am especially touched by the honour of receiving...

20th Annual Convention of the Regroupement desjeunes chambres de commerce du Québec (RJCCQ) Montreal, Friday, May 28, 2010 Do you know what pleases me? It is that I really have the feeling that I have come to meet an entire generation whose projects and companies are, in many ways, not only promises...

Working Luncheon with the Board of Directors of the Canadiana Fund Ottawa, Saturday, May 29, 2010 I first want to salute your work, your mission and your commitment to saving our heritage, keeping our heritage alive, and raising awareness of the importance of the arts and culture as an integral part...

Presentation of the UNIFEM Canada Award Rideau Hall, Wednesday, June 2, 2010 A great many women I have met in my life have made me who I am today. Starting with my mother and grandmother, who taught me that autonomy is the first condition of freedom. For a time in my life, I carried the pain of wome...

Presentation of Decorations for Military Valour andDecorations for Meritorious Service Rideau Hall, Friday, June 4, 2010 We are celebrating Canadian Forces Day this Sunday, and so what better opportunity to honour members of the Forces who have distinguished themselves through their valour or throug...

June 6, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the occasion of Canadian Forces Day OTTAWA— Since the beginning of my mandate as Commander-in-Chief of Canada, I have had the privilege of working beside members of our...

June 7, 2010 Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the death of Sergeant Martin Goudreault OTTAWA—It was with profound sadness that, following Canadian Forces Day, we learned that another of our soldiers has died in Afg...

Launch of the Indigenous Women in Community Leadership Program Gatineau, Monday, May 7, 2010 Thank you, Mary, for your kind words. Let me begin by honouring the Algonquin people on whose ancestral land we stand today. It is such a pleasure for me to join you today in celebrating the launching of the...

Message on the occasion of the G(irls) 20 Summitorganized by the Belinda Stronach Foundation Recorded at Rideau Hall, Thursday, June 10, 2010 My friends, Most of the international challenges that will be addressed at the G8 and G20 Summits in a few days have direct repercussions on the lives of coun...

Reception for Outgoing Canadian Heads of Mission Rideau Hall, Friday, June 11, 2010 It is a tradition here at Rideau Hall to hold a reception every spring for the outgoing Canadian heads of mission, and it is always a great pleasure for my husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and me to celebrate with you as...

Message from Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, on the occasion of National Public Service Week, June 13 to 19, 2010 June 12, 2010 National Public Service Week, June 13 to 19, 2010, is another wonderful opportunity for me to applaud the remarkable contrib...

Art Matters Forum held in conjunction with the Magnetic North Theatre Festival Kitchener, Monday, June 14, 2010 My husband, the filmmaker and philosopher Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I are truly delighted to be here with you for this Art Matters forum on creating and how to build communities by creating ...

Presentation of Credentials (Slovak Republic, Republic ofIraq, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Republic of Chile,Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Central African Republic) Rideau Hall, Wednesday, June 16, 2010 It is a pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall, and at the same time to wish you a warm we...

51st Art Matters Forum Kitchener, Monday, June 14, 2010 Good afternoon, First of all, I would like to say how pleased I am that Art Matters is joining with the Magnetic North Festival for today's public forum. For a community, a festival is always a unique, intense time where, exactly like a stage p...

Order of Canada Investiture Ceremony Rideau Hall, Friday, June 18, 2010 If there is one function I hold dear as Governor General of Canada, it is that of paying tribute to the women and men whose creativity, daring, commitment, tenacity and knowledge are this country’s greatest treasure. You know, t...