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June 1, 2014 Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canadaon the Occasion of the Canadian Armed Forces Day OTTAWA—Canadian Armed Forces Day offers us an opportunity to thank the soldiers, sailors, airmen and airwomen of our military for their service and dedication to Canada. As...

June 6, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy OTTAWA— Today marks 70 years since Canadian and Allied forces began the assault on Normandy, and the legacy of that operation lives on in so many ways. As members of a...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, June 3, 2014 It gives us great pleasure to welcome you to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. The reception for outgoing heads of mission is one of our annual rites of spring here at Rideau Hall. Each of you is about to embark on an important new phase in your diplom...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, June 4, 2014 What a thrill it is to welcome you all to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada! Throughout the year, people from all walks of life gather at Rideau Hall to honour excellence and to celebrate outstanding achievements, which is why you, our Canadian Olympi...

June 5, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada Following the Death of Three RCMP Officers in Moncton OTTAWA— My wife, Sharon, and I were deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of three officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Moncton. Those who wear the colours of the RCMP understa...

Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, June 6, 2014 Without a doubt, D-Day—June 6, 1944—was one of the most significant moments of the Second World War. The battle was of pivotal importance to the liberation of Western Europe. And, ultimately, it played a significant role in ending the war. The Allied forces that...

Toronto, Ontario, Saturday, June 7, 2014 Thank you for inviting me to speak at this important conference. I am delighted to be here among so many friends, both new and old. I would like to take this opportunity to ask three questions regarding learning and innovation in Canada, India and the United ...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, June 11, 2014 Welcome, all of you, to this presentation of the Michener Award for Journalism. The best journalists are seekers of truth. You pursue stories that are in the public interest, shining a light on the news that matters, not just the news that sells. You hold those ...

June 15, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Public Service Week OTTAWA— National Public Service Week serves as a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the contributions of public servants across Canada. There have been many opportunities, at home and abroad, wh...

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Sunday, June 15, 2014 My wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to be here in Prince Edward Island on this momentous occasion. The 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference is truly an important milestone for Canadians. It’s wonderful to think that the Fathers...

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Sunday, June 15, 2014 Sharon and I are delighted to be here with all of you in Charlottetown for this celebration of history and family. What a glorious day! And how wonderful it is to be here on Father’s Day, as well; I hope all the dads out there are having fun...

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Monday, June 16, 2014 Sharon and I are so pleased to be here in Charlottetown for the reopening of this impressive theatre. Today is truly a good day for the Confederation Centre of the Arts, and for all of Canada. In fact, we have several reasons to celebrate. N...

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Monday, June 16, 2014 It is a pleasure to be here to celebrate this community and the people who make Charlottetown so special. Today, I have the distinct honour of presenting Caring Canadian Awards and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards. Both of these awards are giv...

June 16, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of the 100th Anniversary of CFB Valcartier OTTAWA—As commander-in-chief of Canada, it is my great honour to mark the 100th anniversary of the Valcartier assembly camp. The Valcartier Garrison was created in 1914 to train membe...

June 21, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Aboriginal Day OTTAWA— My wife, Sharon, and I are pleased to extend greetings and best wishes to all Canadians on the occasion of National Aboriginal Day. The First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples of Canada posses...

Rideau Hall, Friday, June 20, 2014 Sharon and I are delighted to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall. As governor general and commander-in-chief of Canada, I am humbled by every opportunity I am given to honour our serving men and women. This year is especially meaningful, as 2014 marks several key mi...

Toronto, Ontario, Friday, June 20, 2014 It is a pleasure to be here with all of you here for this presentation of The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Since becoming governor general, I have had the privilege of meeting hundreds of young people who have received this award in cities across Canada. Hear...

Rideau Hall, Monday, June 23, 2014 What a privilege it is to take part in the inspection of the Ceremonial Guard, a classic rite of summer in our nation’s capital. While this is my fourth annual inspection as governor general of Canada, the presence of the Guard still inspires a sense of wonder in m...

June 24, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day OTTAWA—The roots of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day reach far into the ancient heart of the summer solstice. In its modern incarnation, this day is a time for Francophone Canadians to celebrate and proudly e...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, June 26, 2014 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY It is a great pleasure to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall. I am delighted that we are able to show our appreciation for all that you do for Canada and to mark the 75th anniversary of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires’ Ottawa division....