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Meaford, Ontario, Friday, May 20, 2016 It’s a pleasure to be here in beautiful Meaford to present these new heraldic emblems. One of my responsibilities as governor general is to serve as head of the Canadian Heraldic Authority, which has as its motto the Latin Honorentur Patriam Honorantes, meaning...

Owen Sound, Ontario, Friday, May 20, 2016 When I became governor general, I challenged Canadians to join me in building a smarter, more caring nation, and I have been overwhelmed by the positive response of community foundations—including this one, which has done such great work on behalf of the peo...

Owen Sound, Ontario, Friday, May 20, 2016 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY It’s a pleasure to join you here for this presentation of colours to the Grey and Simcoe Foresters Regiment. This is also a celebration of your regiment’s 150th anniversary, which means that this regiment is one year older than Canada ...

May 23, 2016 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Victoria Day OTTAWA—It is an honour to celebrate Victoria Day so soon after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her 90th birthday this past April. In view of her extraordinary reign, it is with humility and tremendous ...

Atlanta, Georgia, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Thank you for that kind introduction, and thank you all for your warm welcome. We arrived yesterday and we’ve found that warm welcomes are standard in Atlanta! Southerners are of course renowned for their hospitality, but we’re also discovering what a dynami...

Miami, Florida, Thursday, May 26, 2016 It’s wonderful to join you here in Miami. I can see why it’s called the “Magic City”! There’s something special here that attracts worldwide attention and global talents, including Canada’s. Before getting into our own relationship, though, there are many to th...

Miami, Florida, Thursday, May 26, 2016 I’m so pleased to be here in Miami among so many friends. All of you connect Canadians to opportunities in Miami and elsewhere in the state. And you bring Americans and people of other nationalities into contact with Canadians, helping to build the networks and...

Dallas, Texas, Friday, May 27, 2016 Thank you for that kind introduction, and thank you all for your warm welcome. We arrived in Dallas late yesterday and already we’ve found that warm and friendly welcomes are the standard in this town! What a pleasure it is to be here at the World Affairs Council ...

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Saturday, May 28, 2016 I’d like to thank all of you for welcoming me so warmly to Tinker Air Force Base. This is Memorial Day weekend here in the United States, and I’m pleased to have this opportunity to express gratitude for the contributions of both Canadians and American...

Denver, Colorado, Monday, May 30, 2016 Thank you for welcoming me. As commander-in-chief of Canada, I’m honoured to join you at Fort Logan National Cemetery on Memorial Day. This is a place of solemn remembrance. It’s a place we gather to pay tribute to those who served their country with distinctio...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 What a pleasure to see you all here at Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. When I began my mandate as governor general, I called on all Canadians to join me in building a smarter and more caring nation. Our friends at Community Foundations of Canada answ...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 Good evening, Queen Elizabeth Scholars and supporters! How far we’ve come since the launch of the program! We established this program to help some of the Commonwealth’s best and brightest grow as leaders and global citizens. And what is our ultimate goal? To hel...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, June 2, 2016 I’m so pleased to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall. I call this place the home of the people of Canada. Today, we bid all of you a bon voyage from your home as you embark on the grandest of adventures: Representing Canada abroad; Promoting Canadian interests; Lea...

Rideau Hall, Friday, June 3, 2016 It’s a pleasure to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall. Whenever I meet with members of the military, I’m always so impressed by your commitment. It’s not just a job to you. It’s a way of life. You take on the challenges presented to you because you take to heart the ...

Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, June 3, 2016 “The more thou searchest, the more thou shalt marvel.” We passed beneath these words as we entered this impressive building. They have been here since Prime Minister Mackenzie King had them carved into the stone above the entrance following his election in 1935....

June 4, 2016 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of National Health and Fitness Day OTTAWA—As an avid sports and physical activities enthusiast, I am delighted to celebrate National Health and Fitness Day. Taking care of ourselves, keeping active and in good shape: what a gre...

June 5, 2016 Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada on the Occasion of Canadian Armed Forces Day OTTAWA—As governor general and commander-in-chief of Canada, I am honoured to mark Canadian Armed Forces Day. In Canada and around the world, whether contributing to global ef...

Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, June 4, 2016 Thank you, and congratulations to the Parliamentary Press Gallery on turning a spritely 150! It’s wonderful to be part of this grand tradition of the Press Gallery Dinner. Governors general have attended since the early days—and that was no small feat back the...

Kingston, Monday, June 6, 2016 Thank you for your warm welcome. When I was asked by Christine a year ago to be the Honorary Captain to Military Personnel Command, I was greatly honoured. I’m looking forward to rolling up my sleeves to do anything I can to be useful as a military civilian. The milita...

Montréal, Quebec, Monday, June 6, 2016 Thank you for bestowing upon me this honorary degree from your distinguished and innovative school. I’m deeply touched to receive this tribute. I’m honoured to be a friend of Concordia University, one of the most creative, forward-thinking, engaged schools in t...