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Toronto, Ontario, Friday, September 1, 2017 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY I would like to take a moment to acknowledge that we are gathering on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, the Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat, and that this is the home to many diverse Ind...

Yellowknife, NWT, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 As we begin, let me acknowledge that we are gathered for this ceremony in the traditional territory of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. What a pleasure to be here in Yellowknife with all of you for this special presentation of Canadian honours. Today...

Yellowknife, NWT, Wednesday, September 6, 2017 What a pleasure to be here with all of you in Yellowknife in this impressive legislature. As we begin, let me acknowledge that we are gathering on the traditional territory of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation. Thank you for holding this reception. It ...

Rideau Hall, Saturday, September 9, 2017 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Tonight, we are gathering on the traditional territory of the Algonquin people. Let us all feel the spirit of Indigenous ancestors to whom we owe so much. That mental health and well-being were important was imbedded in my heart around ...

The Citadelle, Quebec, Monday, September 11, 2017 What a pleasure to be with all of you today at the historic Citadelle of Québec. In fact the word ‘historic’ fails to do justice to this remarkable building and location. During its history, the Citadelle has served as the site of many important mili...

Québec, Quebec, Monday, September 11, 2017 What a privilege to be with all of you today at the historic Château Frontenac of Québec for this presentation of the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Since becoming governor general, I have met with many young recipients of this award, and I never fail to come awa...

The Citadelle, Tuesday, September 12, 2017 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY I am honoured to welcome you to Canada and to the Citadelle here today. Diplomacy is of the utmost importance, especially in an increasingly complex world. It allows us to speak to each other, to understand each other, to find common ...

Montréal, Quebec, Thursday, September 14, 2017 What a delight to be here with you in this great city where Sharon, our five daughters and I spent so many wonderful years. This is a very special gathering in a very special year—one in which we celebrate no less than (1) the 375th anniversary of the f...

Washington, D.C., Wednesday, September 13, 2017 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY What a pleasure to be here to celebrate the important defence relationship that exists between Canada and the United States. Our two countries are indeed partners in defence. This is my seventh visit to the United States as gover...

Rideau Hall, Friday, September 15, 2017 As we begin, I would like to acknowledge that we are gathering for this celebration on the traditional territory of the Algonquin people. Welcome, all of you, to this very special ceremony. This is the first time we’ve hosted the prestigious Impact Awards at R...

Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 I am so pleased to be here at the launch of the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign. What a beautiful day for a run! And what a great day to begin our sprint towards helping our communities. I look forward to joining you for this 5-km walk/...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 Welcome, all of you, to Rideau Hall for this celebration of the Canadian Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarships program. As I near the end of my mandate, I find myself reflecting upon the last seven years, and one of the highlights has been the rise ...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 How wonderful to welcome Team Canada here at Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada! As governor general and commander-in-chief, I’m very proud to host this send-off for all of you. You are Canada’s Invictus Games contingent, and your participation i...