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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...

July 1, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Canada Day OTTAWA—On this Canada Day, my wife, Sharon, and I hope all Canadians will enjoy time with family and friends. This is, after all, such a wonderful nation to celebrate. Throughout the year, we have connected with p...

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....

Rideau Hall, Friday, June 27, 2014 I am delighted to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall and to Canada, as you take on your new roles in the diplomatic community. It is difficult to overstate the importance of diplomacy in today’s hyper-connected world. As heads of mission, you are an integral part of...

June 27, 2014 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Canadian Multiculturalism Day OTTAWA—Four decades have passed since Canada became the world’s first country to officially adopt a policy on multiculturalism. In that time, we have grown as a nation, and our diversity has be...

Arnprior, Ontario, Monday, June 30, 2014 It is a pleasure for me to join all of you in Arnprior. I have very much enjoyed my afternoon, with the opportunity to meet people and to discover the wonderful work being done here. I can understand why all of you take such pride in your community. This has ...

Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, July 1, 2014 Happy birthday, Canada! What a privilege it is to be here, on Parliament Hill, for Canada Day. And what a delight it is to be with all of you! Today, July 1st, is a day for all of us to come together as a nation, for us to rejoice and to revel in all that is gr...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, July 1, 2014 What a pleasure it is to welcome you to Rideau Hall, home of the people of Canada, which is steeped in history and tradition. And Happy Canada Day to all of you! It is certainly wonderful to honour all of you here today because you are essential to creating the sma...

Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, July 7, 2014 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thank you for your warm welcome. On behalf of all Canadians, I am grateful for the opportunity to address this important assembly and delighted that Canada is hosting its 40th session. Let me begin by welcoming those of you who have travel...

Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, Sunday, July 6, 2014 The greatest tribute you can pay people is to say that they were at their best when things were at their worst. And no one has faced more difficult times than you. A sudden horror happened here one year ago. Forty-seven people killed. Half of your downtown ...

Ottawa, Ontario, Monday, July 7, 2014 I am delighted to join all of you here as you embark on your grueling, yet meaningful, journey. I consider myself quite active, and may even have described myself as fit in my youth, but I doubt I could have done what you are setting out to do. A four-day, 160-k...