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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 Thank you for your warm welcome. My wife, Sharon, and I are so pleased to be here. Let me begin by saying how delighted I am to personally express Canada’s ongoing commitment to its relationship with Trinidad and Tobago. As you know, our two...

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuesday, May 1, 2012 My wife, Sharon, and I thank you for warmly welcoming us to your beautiful country. We are delighted to be here in Trinidad and Tobago. I am particularly pleased to be able to personally express my congratulations on the upcoming 50th annivers...

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 Thank you for your warm welcome. I am delighted to be here and to have an opportunity to learn from your experiences today. At first glance, Trinidad and Tobago and Canada may appear a study in contrasts. But as you know, we share important ...

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Wednesday, May 2, 2012 It is a pleasure to join you here today to speak about our two countries’ shared commitment to education. Like many Canadians, I have a deep love of learning. William Osler, Canada’s most renowned physician and a founder of the modern medica...

May 2, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Asian Heritage Month OTTAWA— I am delighted to extend my warmest greetings to all those taking part in celebrations marking Asian Heritage Month. Diversity, one of Canada’s grea...

Rideau Hall, Friday, May 4, 2012 Welcome to Rideau Hall. Sharon, and I are so delighted to honour the work of some of Canada’s finest performing artists. This year’s ceremony also represents an important milestone for the arts in this country, as it marks the 20th anniversary of the Governor General...

Ottawa, Saturday, May 5, 2012 One of the great privileges of this office comes in recognizing the outstanding contributions of Canadian artists through the Governor General’s Performing Arts Awards, and my wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to be here tonight for this 20th anniversary celebration. Le...

Rideau Hall, Monday, May 7, 2012 Welcome to Canada. Israel and Canada have always had a close relationship, based on our similar values and our collaboration in many spheres, including education, trade, and science and technology. But I think what truly brings us together are the vibrant people-to-p...

Rideau Hall, Monday, May 7, 2012 It is a pleasure to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall. Tonight is a wonderful occasion to renew the bonds between our two countries. In the 64-year history of the State of Israel, Canada has always been a friend and trusted partner. Yet, there is still so much potent...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 It is my pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall for the Order of Merit of the Police Forces investiture ceremony. The men and women who comprise police forces across this nation stand for service and loyalty. They work within our communities to protect us. They ar...

Ottawa, Saturday, May 12, 2012 Less than two weeks ago, my wife, Sharon, and I were in Barbados, a beautiful country that has many partnerships with Canada. But there is one overarching tie that unites our nations—Her Majesty The Queen is our common Head of State. While there, I had the opportunity ...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, May 15, 2012 I am so pleased to welcome you to Rideau Hall for this celebration of learning and discovery. The Killam Prizes are known to scholars around the world for being among the most prestigious research awards in Canada. Dorothy and Isaac Walton Killam strongly believed ...

Ottawa, Thursday, May 17, 2012 Welcome everyone to this unique space. Here, we will learn how Canada honours our very best, those who have made an impact on our smart and caring nation. Here, we will see the stories of those people who changed society, or who changed just one life. Here, we will lea...

CFB Gagetown, New Brunswick, Monday, May 21, 2012 Let me begin by welcoming Your Royal Highnesses to Canada. As always, it is an honour to have you on Canadian soil. We are simply delighted that you are able to join us as we continue to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen. The ide...

May 20, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on Victoria Day OTTAWA—This year, 2012, is one filled with celebrations marking Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee. She has had a remarkable reign, devoting herself for the past si...

Rideau Hall, Friday, May 25, 2012 My wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall. I often congratulate recipients on receiving an award, but today, I’d also like to congratulate you on what you have done to earn this induction into the Order of Canada. You have come from across t...

Waterloo, Saturday, May 26, 2012 Thank you for inviting me to open this celebrated multidisciplinary congress. And thank you for giving me this opportunity to return to Waterloo. It’s wonderful to be back among so many cherished friends in a place where my family and I spent some marvellous years. T...

Halifax, Tuesday, May 29, 2012 Thank you for inviting me to be here today as you bring to a close this important congress of colleges and polytechnics. Let me begin by asking a simple question. Of course, being educators and deep thinkers yourselves, you know that the simple questions are often the ...

Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Thank you for your warm welcome. I have been looking forward to this visit. Samuel de Champlain admired Yarmouth during his explorations more than 400 years ago—and having spent the latter part of the afternoon lobster fishing in the harbour, I can cert...

Pubnico, Nova Scotia, Thursday, May 31, 2012 I am delighted to be here with you today in Pubnico. This is the first time that a governor general has had the privilege of visiting your community, and I thank you for your warm welcome. I have been looking forward to this visit and to learning more abo...