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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...

Rideau Hall, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Welcome, everybody, to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. This is the sixth year in a row that we’ve launched this campaign here, and once again, we’re pleased to play host. If any of you have had a chance to stroll around ...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Thank you all for being here. We’re very pleased to host this discussion at Rideau Hall. This is an important gathering. All Canadians stand to benefit from closer co-operation between Ontario’s universities and the public service, espe...

Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan, Tuesday, September 13, 2016 I would like to start by acknowledging that we meet here today in Treaty Four territory. And I would like to thank the Treaty Four First Nations of Manitoba and Saskatchewan for inviting me to join you for this occasion. I’m very pleased to ...

Toronto, Ontario, Thursday, September 15, 2016 It’s a pleasure to join you for this presentation of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Since 2010, I’ve had the privilege of meeting hundreds of young people who have received this award across Canada. Hearing about their achievements and dreams has inspir...

Rideau Hall, Friday, September 16, 2016 There’s something about being a police officer that captures the imagination of boys and girls growing up. In fact, in a little over a month, I have no doubt that you’ll be seeing one or two police costumes come by on Halloween night! What’s the draw? There’s ...

Montréal, Quebec, Saturday, September 17, 2016 On behalf of all Canadians, I begin by welcoming those of you who have travelled great distances to be here in Montréal. And I thank you all for participating in this very important conference. I would also like to offer a special thank you to Mark Dybu...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 What a pleasure to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall today for this celebration of the best in Canadian architecture. And, for the first time, to present the Medal in Landscape Architecture! To mark the occasion and to make you all feel at home, we decided to...

Rideau Hall, Friday, September 23, 2016 I’m delighted to welcome you to Rideau Hall today, where you will soon take your place alongside other Canadian visionaries as recipients of the Order of Canada. Think of the very first names who were invested into the Order in 1967. Names such as artist Kenoj...

Victoria, British Columbia, Saturday, September 24, 2016 Let me start by acknowledging we are gathering today on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen people, including the Songhees and Esquimalt First Nations. Your Royal Highnesses, it’s such a pleasure for us to welcome you back to Canada—o...

Bella Bella, British Columbia, Monday, September 26, 2016 I begin by acknowledging we are gathered today on the traditional territory of the Heiltsuk First Nation. It’s wonderful to see you all here for this dedication of the Great Bear Rainforest. And, Your Royal Highnesses, thank you for being her...

Whitehorse, Yukon, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 I’d like to start by acknowledging that this gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the Kwanlin Dün and Ta’an Kwäch’än First Nations. I’m delighted to be here to welcome Your Royal Highnesses to Whitehorse for the continuation of your...

The Citadelle, Sunday, October 2, 2016 Welcome, everyone, to the Citadelle! As part of our annual Fall Celebration, we invite you to celebrate with us the last day of the Journées de la culture—celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. You’re in for a treat! We will be highlighting great music—the...

Toronto, Ontario, Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Across this country, I have seen the generous nature of Canadians. I have seen individuals making big impacts in their communities. I have seen the change that can occur when compassion governs our actions. Today’s event, for instance, is being held wit...

Toronto, Ontario, Wednesday, February 11, 2015 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY It is a pleasure to be here to celebrate and congratulate this year’s Outstanding CEO of the Year, Mr. Donald Walker. I would also like to congratulate all those involved in the presentation of this award, as it marks 25 years of ...

Ottawa, Ontario, Tuesday, February 10, 2015 Thank you for inviting me to say a few words at this important gathering. I understand your discussions this evening will centre on identifying priorities for the development and adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies. And your overall objective? ...

Rideau Hall, Friday, February 13, 2015 My wife, Sharon, and I are very pleased to welcome you to Rideau Hall, the home of the people of Canada. As I stand before you today and see assembled so many great leaders, innovators and change-makers, someone who is not with us is called sharply to mind. Jos...