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Montréal, Thursday, March 24, 2011 It is an honour, as commander-in-chief but especially as colonel of the Canadian Grenadier Guards, to be here with you today. When I first became governor general, and drawing on my background as an educator, I wanted to learn more about how the office had evolved ...

March 27, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the death of Corporal Yannick Scherrer OTTAWA— My wife, Sharon, and I join Canadians in mourning the death of Corporal Yannick Scherrer, who was killed by an improvis...

Ottawa, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 It is a pleasure to be with you here today for the unveiling of two commemorative coins in honour of the upcoming Royal Wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton. It is also my pleasure to strike one on this occasion, as past governors...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 My wife, Sharon, and I are privileged to welcome you to Rideau Hall today, in celebration of a remarkable half century of the National Theatre School of Canada. Let me begin by pointing out how appropriate it is for us to gather in the Ballroom for this occasion...

Presentation of Association des Scouts du Canada Decorations—Youth Rideau Hall, Friday, April 8, 2011 I am delighted to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall. I am very proud to be able to present you with these honours today on behalf of the Association des Scouts du Canada. It is also an honour to be ...

April 10, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of National Volunteer Week OTTAWA— I believe that in Canada, helping your neighbour is more than a duty; it is a source of pride. This spirit of giving, which often develops at...

Ottawa, Friday, April 8, 2011 It is a profound honour to be here today as we mark an important moment in the history of Canada—the battle of Vimy Ridge. Vimy Ridge has come to mean many things to Canadians. After that pivotal, four-day offensive which began on April 9, 1917, Canada was forever chang...

Calgary, Thursday, April 14, 2011 Good afternoon and thank you for your warm welcome on this last day of the United Way of Canada National Conference. It is especially gratifying to be here during National Volunteer Week to acknowledge the fine work that you do. You are dedicated Canadians who know ...

Rideau Hall, Friday, April 15, 2011 My wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to be with you today for the unveiling of two new stamps in honour of the upcoming Royal Wedding. The marriage of His Royal Highness Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton is truly a cause for celebration and commemoration...

Gatineau, Saturday, April 16, 2011 My wife, Sharon, and I are pleased to be with you here tonight, with the men and women who so valiantly defend our country and our ideals at home and on the world stage. The idea of service to country is important to those in the Army. This same call to service tha...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Welcome to Rideau Hall. One of my primary goals as Canada’s governor general is to inspire Canadians to a deeper, richer and more devoted level of public service. The kind of service where each of us fulfills our duty to uphold what is good and just in our countr...

April 26, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of the Royal Wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales and Miss Catherine Middleton OTTAWA—Today, my wife, Sharon, and I are proud to represent all Canadians on the...

April 22, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Canada Book Day OTTAWA—One of the cornerstones of any education system is literacy. It forms the very basis of a smart nation. In spite of new technologies, I believe that b...

April 30, 2011 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day OTTAWA—In today’s society, we sometimes take for granted the freedoms that we enjoy; even the simplest ones. But for those who survived the horrors of ...

Rideau Hall, Friday, May 6, 2011 Sharon and I would like to welcome you to Rideau Hall for the presentation of the Decorations for Bravery. Let me take a moment to thank each of you, not only for the bravery you demonstrated, but also for thinking so altruistically. A story goes that a grandfather w...

Vancouver, Thursday, May 12, 2011 Good morning and thank you for inviting me to speak to you today on the subject of Canada’s communities. In 2017, six years from now, our country will be celebrating the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Since my installation, I have been inviting Canadians to env...

Vancouver, Thursday, May 12, 2011 As Governor General and Head of the Canadian Heraldic Authority, it is a great privilege for me to be here to present the recently-granted arms of Capilano University. Speaking as someone who has spent over four decades working in the academic world, it is fitting t...

Rideau Hall, Friday, May 13, 2011 What a pleasure it is for my wife, Sharon, and I to welcome you to Rideau Hall this evening. Tonight, we kick off a two-day celebration of the performing arts that will culminate tomorrow evening with the National Arts Centre gala, which promises to be a truly remar...

Ottawa, Saturday, May 14, 2011 Good evening and welcome to the National Arts Centre. Tonight, we celebrate not only the laureates of the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, but also the wealth of Canadian talent that we share with the world. I am honoured to follow in the footsteps of my pred...