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  • Presentation of Decorations for Bravery Ceremony

    Speech  –  October 21, 2014

    Rideau Hall, Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Welcome to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. One of the great privileges of being governor general comes in presenting the Decorations for Bravery to deserving Canadians. I have participated in a number of these ceremonies during my mandate, and I ...

  • Launch of the 2014 Poppy Campaign

    Speech  –  October 21, 2014

    Rideau Hall, Tuesday, October 21, 2014 I am honoured to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall for the launch of the Poppy Campaign and to receive the first poppy. Poppies are symbols of remembrance, of the members of the Canadian Armed Forces who have fought and sacrificed throughout our country’s histo...

  • Death of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent

    Message  –  October 21, 2014

    October 21, 2014 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, on the Death of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent OTTAWA—It is with great sadness that Sharon and I learned of the senseless act that took the life of Warrant Officer Pa...