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Rideau Hall, Tuesday, March 1st, 2016 Thank you all for being here today—and a special thanks to our young people who are helping to imagine a better Canada. I often call Rideau Hall “the home of the people of Canada,” and I’d also like to point out that it’s located on the traditional territory of ...

Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, March 3, 2016 Good afternoon and thank you for that very warm west coast welcome. What a pleasure to see so many smart and caring Canadians in one room! I’d like to begin by acknowledging that this gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the S...

Presentation of Honours (A.M. ceremony) (Vancouver, B.C.)

Presentation of Honours (P.M. ceremony) (Vancouver, B.C.)

March 8, 2016 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of International Women’s Day OTTAWA—Ability should not be defined by gender, nor should compassion, intelligence or leadership. Unfortunately, many women still face unfair treatment and discrimination due to the simple fact of...

March 14, 2016 Message from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on the Occasion of Commonwealth Day OTTAWA—The theme of this year’s Commonwealth Day is “An Inclusive Commonwealth.” In 1931, Canada joined this association that today includes 53 countries. I...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, March 17, 2016 It’s an honour and a great pleasure to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall for this presentation of the Pearson Peace Medal. Years ago, back when I was a young law dean welcoming a new class of law students, I would pose the following question: “Is the law just?” ...

March 20, 2016 Message from the Governor General of Canadaon the Occasion of the Journée internationale de la Francophonie OTTAWA—For 274 million Francophones across five continents, March 20 is a day to celebrate the French language and the diversity of their many cultures. This year’s theme, “Le p...

March 21, 2016 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination OTTAWA—Racism has no place in the smart and caring society to which we aspire, yet millions of people are confronted with racism each day. Nearly 50 years ...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, March 22, 2016 I’d like to take a moment to honour the memories of those who lost their lives after this morning’s brutal attacks in Brussels. My thoughts also go out to all those who were wounded and to the families of the victims. I’d like to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall...

March 22, 2016 Message from the Governor General of Canada Following Brussels Attacks OTTAWA?This morning, we awoke to startling and horrible news from Brussels. The loss of life in this attack is heartbreaking. The resolve of the people of Belgium, however, remains strong. Sharon and I remember wit...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Welcome, all of you, to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. And welcome to this celebration of excellence in visual and media arts. I’d like to begin by telling you about another very special celebration that took place in this ballroom, just a few w...

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 You know how they say, “It takes a village to raise a child”? Well, I was that child. I’ve been to Thunder Bay many times, but I grew up in an exotic, faraway place you may have heard of: Sault Ste. Marie! Only in Canada could two cities on the same lake...

North Bay, Ontario, Thursday, March 31, 2016 Sharon and I are delighted to be here today. First, let me thank you for this wonderful welcome. As commander-in-chief of Canada, I’m always pleased to meet with members of the Canadian Armed Forces. 22 Wing has such a storied history, and I look forward ...

North Bay, Ontario, Thursday, March 31, 2106 Allow me to begin by acknowledging that this ceremony is taking place on the traditional territory of the Nipissing First Nation. Two days ago, in Thunder Bay, I took part in an extraordinary meeting. It was with members of a youth group called Feathers o...

North Bay, Ontario, Thursday, March 31, 2016 It’s great to be back in North Bay—I used to play hockey and football here when I was a kid, not much older than a lot of you are! I was born in Sudbury and grew up in Sault Ste. Marie, so I know all about what it’s like to live in northern Ontario! These...

North Bay, Ontario, Thursday, March 31, 2016 Allow me to begin by acknowledging that this ceremony is taking place on the traditional territory of the Nipissing First Nation. It’s good to be back in North Bay! I have some great memories of this city. I grew up in Sault Ste. Marie and used to play hi...