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Official Visit to the City of Québec - December 7, 2017
Photos – December 7, 2017
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, undertook an official visit to the City of Québec.
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Official Visit to the City of Québec - December 8, 2017
Photos – December 8, 2017
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, undertook an official visit to the City of Québec.
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Presentation of Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division)
Photos – December 12, 2017
The Governor General recognized 42 recipients from across the country, whose acts are often innovative, set an example or model for others to follow, or respond to a particular challenge faced by a community.
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Traditional Royal Assent Ceremony
Photos – December 12, 2017
As The Queen's representative in Canada, Her Excellency attended a traditional Royal Assent ceremony in the Senate Chamber on Parliament Hill.
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Centennial Flame Lighting
Photos – December 13, 2017
The Governor General took part in the unveiling of the new Centennial Flame monument on Parliament Hill.
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Swearing-In Ceremony of Chief Justice of Canada
Photos – December 18, 2017
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, presided over the swearing-in of the new Chief Justice of Canada, the The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall.
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Message – December 6, 2017
December 6, 2017 Message from the Governor General of Canada on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women OTTAWA— On December 6, 1989, Canadians were stunned by the tragedy at Polytechnique that cost 14 women their lives and forever changed the lives of their families, their f...
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Happy Holidays to Members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Message – December 22, 2017
December 22, 2017 Message from the Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada to the Members of the Canadian Armed Forces OTTAWA— The holiday season provides a welcome break from the fast pace of our day-to- day lives. It is an occasion to celebrate, to recharge and to enjoy ourselves. It is ...
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New Year's Message
Message – December 29, 2017
December 29, 2017 Governor General of Canada’s New Year’s Message OTTAWA—OTTAWA—My favourite thing about the holiday season is to spend time with family and friends and to take time off to celebrate. My son, Laurier, and I love being outdoors. We like to ski and to skate, to play in the snow and sim...