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December 5, 2016 Message from the Governor General on the Occasion of International Volunteer Day OTTAWA—International Volunteer Day 2016 celebrates the contributions of volunteers and their commitment to peace and sustainable development. This year’s theme is #GlobalApplause – Give Volunteers a Han...

December 6, 2016 Message from the Governor General on the Occasion of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women OTTAWA— December 6 marks a dark day in history. Fourteen bright young women were targeted simply because of their gender, and gunned down in the prime of their l...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, December 6, 2016 Good morning. I want to start by highlighting the fact that today is a very important day in our nation’s calendar: the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. So before we begin today’s conference, let us all commit to speaking out an...

Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, December 8, 2016 I am pleased to be here in the traditional territory of Treaty 6, and I acknowledge the Métis people of Alberta, who share a deep history with this land. We’re here in Edmonton for this very special presentation of honours. And what better place to honou...

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Thursday, December 8, 2016 Good evening everyone, from near and far! Let me begin by acknowledging the presence of the commissioners of Yukon and Nunavut, who are joining us this evening. Fifteen years ago, one of the most celebrated Canadian films of all time was released. Atana...

Rideau Hall, Monday, December 12, 2016 I’d like to welcome both of you to Rideau Hall and to Canada! What you do is so important. Even in an age of instant, global communication, there’s no substitute for meeting face-to-face like this. You’re both here to represent your respective countries and peo...

Her Excellency Sharon Johnston - Address to the Canadian Club of Kingston – The Ball Gown Effect

December 29, 2016 Governor General of Canada’s New Year’s Message OTTAWA—Happy New Year, Canada, and happy sesquicentennial! What an occasion: the 150th anniversary of our Canadian family! This year we celebrate, and we stand at a threshold. We have a rare, once-in-a-generation opportunity to think ...

Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, December 31, 2016 One hundred and fifty years ago, Canadians began a great experiment. We called it Canada, a name that likely comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “Kanata,” meaning “settlement” or “village.” A century-and-a-half later, we number more than 36 million people ...

December 24, 2016 Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief to the Members of the Canadian Armed Forces OTTAWA—My wife, Sharon, and I would like to send our warmest wishes to all members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families during this joyous holiday season. We know how com...

December 31, 2016 New Year’s Message from Her Majesty The Queen OTTAWA—The Governor General of Canada wishes to share Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s New Year’s message addressed to all Canadians. “I am delighted to offer all Canadians my best wishes and congratulations on the 150th anniversary of ...