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Rideau Hall, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 Welcome to Rideau Hall. It is an honour for me to receive the first poppy in this year’s campaign. A poppy is a symbol that people across Canada, and even around the world, recognize, respect and understand. A poppy is a symbol of the men and women who sacrif...

Toronto, Wednesday, October 26, 2011 It is a great honour to speak to you on this milestone anniversary of the Massey Lectures, one of our country’s great cultural institutions. For the past 50 years, these lectures have been given by some of the boldest, most original thinkers of our time, who have...

Rideau Hall, Friday October 28, 2011 I am honoured to welcome you to Rideau Hall. In preparation for today, I have been searching for an appropriate anecdote—a story, if you will—to illustrate what bravery is all about. And I found that I didn’t have to look further than your own. For your stories e...

October 28, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the Death of Sergeant Janick Gilbert OTTAWA— Sharon and I have just received the tragic news of the death of Sergeant Janick Gilbert, a member of 8 Wing Trenton of ...

Guadalajara, Mexico, Saturday, October 29, 2011 Good evening and congratulations on your success thus far at the 2011 Pan American and Parapan American Games! Events such as this bring together not only Canadian competitors and other world-class athletes, but also Canadians across the country. We ar...

October 29, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the Death of Master Corporal Byron Garth Greff OTTAWA— My wife, Sharon, and I join Canadians in mourning the loss of Master Corporal Byron Greff who was killed whil...

Ottawa, Wednesday, November 2, 2011 Throughout our history, the United States has always been a close friend and ally to Canada on a number of fronts. Our collaboration and partnership throughout our history have provided opportunities for our respective economies and societies to grow. Today, you h...

November 10, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the Occasion of Remembrance Day OTTAWA—As commander-in-chief of Canada, I am honoured to mark Remembrance Day, a day that for nearly a century has commemorated the ...

Rideau Hall, Friday, November 4, 2011 It is a privilege for my wife, Sharon, and me to welcome you to Rideau Hall. We know just what it is like for you and your families to be here today. How proud, yet humbled, you feel as you join the Order of Canada. Established on Canada’s centennial as the corn...

Rideau Hall, Friday November 11, 2011 My wife, Sharon, and I are honoured to welcome you to Rideau Hall on our national day of remembrance. Remembrance Day is a day of contrasts, when we remember the wars of the past, as we look ahead to the future. It is a day of honouring the sacrifices of the fal...

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, November 14, 2011 Thank you for extending to me such a warm welcome. I am delighted to have the chance to visit this historic institution, and to learn more about your vision for the future. Allow me to begin with a few words on diplomacy. Canada was among the first n...

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Monday, November 14, 2011 Thank you, Your Majesty, for this invitation to visit your wonderful country, and for your kind words of friendship. Canada and Malaysia share many ties, but the most important ones can be found in the company of people who believe in a smart and car...

Penang, Malaysia, Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Good evening. Thank you, Governor, for your very kind words. My State visit to Malaysia has showcased our growing relationship, and I have especially looked forward to my visit to Penang to see first-hand the success of industry here. I first came to Mala...

Penang, Malaysia, Wednesday, November 16, 2011 I was very moved by the message of knowledge and learning. Thank you for warmly welcoming me to your campus. I am delighted to have the chance to visit this impressive institution of higher learning, and to learn more about your vision for the future. I...

Hanoi, Vietnam, Wednesday, November 16, 2011 I would like to begin by thanking you for warmly welcoming me to your beautiful country. Let me offer my sincere condolences for the loss of life that occurred during the recent flooding here in Vietnam. The thoughts of the Canadian people are with you as...

Hanoi, Vietnam, Thursday, November 17, 2011 It is a pleasure for me to join you here today at this wonderful institution of higher learning, and to learn more about your vision for the future. Let me begin with a few words on diplomacy. For decades, the people of Canada and Vietnam have enjoyed stro...

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Friday, November 18, 2011 It is a pleasure to speak to a room full of people who understand the importance of collaboration in business. Canada and Vietnam have a long history of collaboration, dating back nearly 40 years. The Canadian International Development Agency in p...

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Friday, November 18, 2011 Thank you for giving me such a warm welcome to this wonderful institution of higher learning. I am delighted to be here and to learn more about your vision for the future. Allow me to offer my congratulations to the graduating class. I was also pl...

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Friday, November 18, 2011 I would first like to thank Mr. Le Minh Tri, Vice-Chairman of the People’s Committee, as well as your staff, for your efforts in making my State visit to Vietnam an enjoyable one. I have had the opportunity to meet with educators, government offic...

Tra Vinh Province, Vietnam, Saturday, November 19, 2011 Good morning and thank you for giving me such a warm welcome. Let me offer my sincere condolences for the loss of life that occurred during the recent flooding here in Vietnam. The thoughts of the Canadian people are with you as you work to reb...