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Montréal, Quebec, Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 Welcome to this presentation of Canadian honours in this very special place. Thank you all for being here. The Meritorious Service Decorations and the Medal for Volunteers are among Canada’s highest honours. They recognize exceptional deeds and extraordin...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, March 1st, 2017 I would like to begin by acknowledging that this gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the Algonquin peoples. Welcome, everyone, to Rideau Hall for this celebration of the visual and media arts. “This is my country,” Emily Carr once wrote i...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, March 2, 2017 I’d like to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall. I’ve always been a big believer in face-to face diplomacy, which is such an important element of building and maintaining a close relationship. Just last week, I was in Sweden undertaking a State visit, where I was r...

Ottawa, Friday, March 3, 2017 No one ever imagines he or she will be standing on a platform being recognized for inspiring people about mental health. But not imagining does not lessen the pride I feel tonight on receiving the Royal’s Inspiration award. From the moment six years ago when I became a ...

Rideau Hall, Monday, March 6, 2017 What a pleasure to welcome so many fine men and women in uniform to Rideau Hall in this, Canada’s 150th birthday year. One of the great honours of my life has been to serve as commander-in-chief of Canada. I always learn something when I speak to members of the Can...

March 8, 2017 Message from the Governor General on the Occasion of International Women’s Day OTTAWA—Canadian women play a vital role in every aspect of our society, yet all too often, they continue to be underrepresented and undervalued. International Women’s Day is an opportunity to highlight the p...

London, Ontario, Wednesday, March 8, 2017 It’s wonderful to be back at Western. Thank you for entrusting me with the responsibility to give this prestigious lecture. The key word to focus on there is trust. It’s what I want to speak about today. Trust in Canada, in particular. I look forward to taki...

London, Ontario, Thursday, March 9, 2017 I am pleased to be here in the traditional territory of the Oneida of the Thames, Munsee-Delaware and Chippewas of the Thames peoples. And it’s wonderful to be back here in London! Sharon and I are very familiar with this city. It was home to our young family...

March 13, 2017 Message from the Governor General on the Occasion of Commonwealth Day OTTAWA— As The Queen’s representative in Canada, I am proud of our many contributions within the Commonwealth and of the part we are playing in trying to build a harmonious global environment. It has been 150 years ...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, March 16, 2017 Welcome to Rideau Hall, home of the people of Canada, home of the Stanley Cup! This is a highlight for me, both as a lifelong hockey fan and as governor general. This truly is a homecoming for the Cup. It was here, at Rideau Hall, that Lord Stanley—pictured on t...

Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, March 17, 2017 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY What a year this is! The 150th anniversary of Canada! And the 125th of the Stanley Cup! It’s so appropriate, because the Cup is a great Canadian symbol. It represents teamwork. Perseverance. Excellence. Tonight, we pay tribute to the Sta...

Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, March 18, 2017 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY My predecessor, Lord Stanley, would be so pleased to see us here at the corner of Sparks and Elgin streets in Ottawa. The heart of Canada’s capital is a fitting place for this monument. It reflects the Stanley Cup’s place in the hearts...

Rideau Hall, Saturday, March 18, 2017 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Good afternoon, everyone! I’m so pleased to welcome you to our beautiful new winter pavilion and newly refrigerated ice rink for this Canada 150 Skating Day announcement. What could be more fitting than announcing this new initiative at Ri...

March 20, 2017 Message from the Governor General on the Occasion of the Journée internationale de la Francophonie OTTAWA— Every year, March 20 marks the Journée internationale de la Francophonie. As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Canada, I am proud that our great nation is a member of the Int...

March 21, 2017 Message from the Governor General on the Occasion ofInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination OTTAWA— On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, I am proud to highlight Canada’s enduring commitment to tolerance and inclusivity. We must...

Ottawa, Ontario, Wednesday, March 22, 2017 I begin with words of condolence for victims of the terrible attack in London today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all who have been affected. One hundred years ago, Britain, France and Canada stood together in trying times. Our democracies were tested...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, March 23, 2017 I would like to begin by acknowledging that this gathering is taking place on Algonquin traditional territory. I’m proud to be patron of Indspire and to be part of this celebration of excellence. Just over a year ago, we held a very special celebration here at R...

Ottawa, Ontario, Friday, March 24, 2017 It’s a great honour and a privilege to be patron of Indspire and to be part of tonight’s celebration of excellence. I would like to begin by acknowledging that this gathering is taking place on Algonquin traditional territory. Yesterday, we hosted the recipien...

Rideau Hall, Monday, March 27, 2017 Welcome, all of you, to Rideau Hall. Today, we mark two notable occasions in the history of the Canada Foundation for Innovation. The first, of course, is the 20th anniversary of CFI. And the second is the departure of its outgoing president and CEO, Gilles Patry,...