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Ottawa, Sunday, July 1st, 2012 Good afternoon, Canada! My wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to be here for this celebration of our country. I think it is fitting that we celebrate Canada’s birthday with performances by some of our most talented performers. It is a little known fact that many of the ...

July 1, 2012 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Canada Day OTTAWA— Each year at this time, Canada Day gives us a wonderful opportunity to come together as a nation to reflect, and to celebrate our good fortune. We have so m...

Victoria, British Columbia, Thursday, July 19, 2012 It is an honour as governor general to be named honorary chief commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard. I accept this title with the humbling knowledge that it is you, the men and women of the Canadian Coast Guard, who contribute to our country in...

Victoria, British Columbia, Thursday, July 19, 2012 It is an honour to join you here today as you celebrate the launch of the Smart and Caring Community Fund in Victoria. When I became governor general, I hoped that by visiting with Canadians, by highlighting the importance of giving and by sharing ...

London, England, Friday, July 27, 2012 My wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to be here with so many sporting leaders and supporters of the Canadian Olympic team at the outset of the Olympic Games. Earlier this spring, I was deeply honoured to accept patronage of the Canadian Olympic Committee. The O...

London, England, Saturday, July 28, 2012 Thank you, Your Excellency, for your generous introduction and for the hospitality you have shown all of us this morning. Good morning, distinguished guests. Thank you for joining Mr. Campbell and me here in this little piece of Canada for an opportunity to l...

London, England, Sunday, July 29, 2012 I am delighted to be with you in London at the outset of the Olympic Games. For the next three weeks, the finest athletes from around the world will test their skills, strength and stamina on the greatest stage in sports. Today’s gathering reminds us that, in a...

London, England, Monday, July 30, 2012 Thank you, Your Excellency, for your kind introduction and for the hospitality you have shown all of us this afternoon. Good afternoon to our distinguished guests. Thank you for joining Mr. Campbell and me here in historic Macdonald House. It is altogether fitt...

July 25, 2012 Statement from the Governor General of Canada Following his Meeting with Canadian Athletes at the Olympic Village LONDON, ENGLAND—Today, Sharon and I had the distinct pleasure of meeting our country’s top athletes during the Canadian Olympic Team Welcoming Ceremony in London’s Olympic ...