Outstanding Achievement Award January 21, 2013 Governor General to present Public Service Outstanding Achievement Award OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, joined by the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, will present the Public Service Outstanding Achievement Award, at Rideau Hall, on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. Together, they will present the award to one senior executive of the … [Read more...]
Dieppe Raid in France, PMO – Governor General to mark 70th Anniversary
August 8, 2012 by
Governor General to mark 70th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid in France August 8, 2012 Ottawa, Ontario Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that His Excellency, the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will attend ceremonies in Dieppe, France, from August 19 to 20, to mark the 70th Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid. The Governor General will join the Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Veterans Affairs, who will lead an official … [Read more...]
Governor General – Letter to Canadians!
September 30, 2010 by
Message from the Governor General 'Letter to Canadians' September 30, 2010 OTTAWA—As my mandate as governor general and commander-in-chief of Canada draws to a close, I have only one wish, and that is to say THANK YOU. What an incredible journey I have taken since September 27, 2005, travelling all across the country to meet you and be by your sides, and around the world nearly 40 times on your behalf. Thanks to you, the hope that drove me from that very first day has stayed with me all … [Read more...]
Governor General of Canada – Last Week of Official Duties
September 27, 2010 by
Governor General's Last Week Governor General’s Last Week of Official Activities OTTAWA—During her last week as 27th Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean will attend the following official activities and functions in Ottawa: Tuesday, September 28 10 a.m. Reopening of the National Capital Commission’s Greenhouses Speech from Her Excellency Rideau Hall OPEN TO MEDIA Noon Reception Hosted by the Speakers of the Senate and the House of Commons Speech from Her … [Read more...]
