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Whitehorse, Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Let me begin by thanking you for the warm welcome you have extended to my wife, Sharon and I, since our arrival in Yukon. As you know, this is our first official visit to Yukon, and it is an honour to be invited to speak today before the Legislative Assembly. ...

Whitehorse, Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Good evening. Both Sharon and I are grateful for the warm welcome we have received during our first official visit to Yukon. Let me begin by thanking the Ta’an Kwach’an Council and the Kwanlin Dun First Nation, for welcoming us onto your land today. Thank you ...

Whitehorse, Thursday, February 10, 2011 It is a great pleasure for my wife, Sharon, and I to join you here in Whitehorse, at the outset of our first official visit to Yukon. Let me begin by thanking Linda Harvey who performed this beautiful welcome song. Since my installation as governor general las...

Old Crow, Friday, February 11, 2011 First, I would like to express my sincere apology for not being with you today. My wife, Sharon, and I know that you have prepared such a feast for our visit. I would like to thank you for all of the preparations that the community has done to welcome us to your l...

Whitehorse, Friday, February 11, 2011 My wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to join you here this evening. I know that welcoming new arrivals to Yukon is an important part of your work at the Centre de la francophonie, and I thank you for making us feel at home today. I have been looking forward to l...

Rideau Hall, Monday, February 14, 2011 Let me begin by recalling the words of Joseph Howe, a great Canadian who said: “The triangle is a simple figure, yet by its properties oceans are traversed and planets measured.” One might also think of Archimedes’ lever with which he moved the world. I think e...

February 16, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of the Announcement of the Royal Tour by His Royal Highness Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton OTTAWA—As Her Majesty’s representative in Canada, it is a great privi...

Rideau Hall, Friday February 18, 2011 Welcome to Rideau Hall. Canada has a proud, rich and world-renowned military history. Our men and women in uniform have long been recognized for their bravery, their fortitude, their innovation, their dedication and their achievements. Consider for a moment what...

Doha, Qatar, Monday, February 28, 2011 It is a pleasure to have been invited to address such a prestigious institution and to speak directly to students, parents, faculty and others who share my vision of education. This is a beautiful campus, stunning in its architecture and fortunate in the potent...

Toronto, Thursday, March 3, 2011 I would like to welcome all of you to the announcement of the laureates of the 2011 Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards. This year’s list of winners covers a wide range of those who work in front of the camera, behind the scenes, or on stage to create lasting m...

March 7, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of International Women’s Day OTTAWA—As we mark International Women’s Day, it is fitting that the theme—“Equal Access to Education, Training, and Science and Technology”—is so cl...

March 13, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Commonwealth Day OTTAWA— Today, in countries around the world, people are celebrating Commonwealth Day. This year’s theme is ‘Women as Agents of Change’. As the father of fi...

Rideau Hall, Friday, March 11, 2011 It is an honour to welcome you to Rideau Hall today as we recognize exceptional military service to Canada and the world. I would like to take a moment to reflect on the words of Arthur Meighen, who was the first Canadian prime minister to visit Vimy Ridge after t...

March 11, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, Following the Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I were shocked and extremely saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck parts of Japan to...

Rideau Hall, Friday, March 18, 2011 Good morning and welcome to Rideau Hall for the presentation of the Vanier Medal for exceptional public service. The Right Honourable Georges P. Vanier, one of my predecessors and the man in whose name we present this award, once said: “I know of no more noble occ...

March 19, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of the Journée internationale de la Francophonie OTTAWA—I am delighted to celebrate the Journée internationale de la Francophonie, which is dedicated this year to youth in ever...

March 20, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination OTTAWA—In 1989, Canada was one of the first countries to launch an annual campaign against racial discrimi...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday March 22, 2011 Welcome to Rideau Hall. Canadians are known for how we have sustained unity by promoting diversity over the course of our history. In large part, we have done this by celebrating the many cultures, ethnicities and traditions of those who have come from around the ...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, March 23, 2011 For centuries, the visual artists of this land have been inspiring us with images of ourselves, our beliefs and the times in which we live. Think of the ancient Dorset carvers of the Far North, who made objects of incredible power and beauty that still move us ...

Montréal, Thursday, March 24, 2011 When I was asked to give the opening address at this conference today, and to answer a few questions afterwards, I accepted without hesitation—and for several reasons. For one, I am delighted to be back at the Institute for the Study of Canada, among so many friend...