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  • Order of Military Merit Investiture Ceremony

    Speech  –  March 2, 2012

    Rideau Hall, Friday, March 2, 2012 I am pleased to welcome you to Rideau Hall today for this investiture ceremony. As governor general, I have the great privilege of meeting regularly with the men and women of the Canadian Forces, and of recognizing their service to Canada. Today, you are being hono...

  • Presentation of the Charles Taylor Prize for Literary Non-Fiction

    Speech  –  March 5, 2012

    Toronto, Monday, March 5, 2012 My wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to be here today in the company of so many outstanding literary talents. I have been looking forward to this occasion, not least of all because I have long been an advocate of reading and the vital role it plays in our society. More...

  • International Women's Day

    Message  –  March 6, 2012

    March 7, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of International Women’s Day OTTAWA—As we celebrate International Women’s Day, let us look back on the efforts made by our grandmothers and mothers to secure a better future for...

  • Presentation of Letters of Credence (Iceland, Kazakhstan, Zambia, Mali)

    Speech  –  March 8, 2012

    Rideau Hall, Thursday, March 8, 2012 I am delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall today. It is a great privilege to continue the tradition started by my predecessor, the Right Honourable Jules Léger, who in 1975 became the first governor general to welcome foreign heads of mission to Canada. Mr. Lég...

  • Commonwealth Day

    Message  –  March 12, 2012

    March 12, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Commonwealth Day OTTAWA— The roots of Commonwealth Day are firmly planted in Canadian soil: in 1894, the Royal Colonial Society suggested ‘Empire Day’ be celebrated across t...

  • One-Year Anniversary of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami

    Message  –  March 11, 2012

    March 11, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of the One-Year Anniversary of the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami OTTAWA— One year ago, on March 11, a deadly earthquake and tsunami ravaged the country of Japan. In the aftermat...

  • Journée internationale de la Francophonie

    Message  –  March 20, 2012

    March 20, 2012 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 join with all Canadians, as well as with Francophones the world over, in celebrating the Journée inte...

  • International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

    Message  –  March 21, 2012

    March 21, 2012 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— Canadians are fortunate to live in a multicultural society, where diversity is both a source of gr...

  • Her Excellency Sharon Johnston - National Round Table on Aboriginal Health

    Speech  –  March 27, 2012

    Rideau Hall, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Thank you, David, for your thoughtful words. And let me add my own welcome to all of you. As you can see, David shares my passion for the well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis families. In fact, supporting families and children is one of the three pillars ...

  • Presentation of the Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts

    Speech  –  March 28, 2012

    Rideau Hall, Wednesday, March 28, 2012 Art surrounds us. And in this instance, I mean that literally. Rideau Hall is home to so many fantastic Canadian works of art—both heritage pieces and contemporary ones—from many different eras and in various forms. I cannot count the number of times I have see...