Governor General Mary May Simon welcomed four new ambassadors to Canada during a formal presentation ceremony at Rideau Hall. The following new ambassadors presented their credentials: Oleg Vladimirovich Stepanov, Ambassador of the Russian Federation; Bafétigué Ouattara, Ambassador of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire; Andrea Ferrari, Ambassador of the Italian Republic; and Hlynur Guđjónsson, Ambassador of the Republic of … Read more
Governor General Mary Simon issued a statement: “We mark International Youth Day by honouring those who are making a better tomorrow, whose vision and perseverance are contributing to a healthy future. This year’s theme, ‘Transforming Food Systems: Youth Innovation for Human and Planetary Health’ is one of the great challenges of our time, and one that we all … Read more
The Governor General Designate, Mary Simon, met with Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II. Due to the global pandemic and travel restrictions, the audience was held virtually. In accordance with the constitutions of national orders, Her Majesty invested Ms. Simon as an extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada, an extraordinary Commander of the Order of … Read more
As Canadians mark National Volunteer Week, the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General recognized 141 individuals as recipients of the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers. The theme of National Volunteer Week 2021 is “The Value of One, The Power of Many,” and the accomplishments of these 141 recipients highlight this theme well. Through tireless and selfless … Read more
Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, welcomed one new high commissioner and four new ambassadors to Canada during a virtual ceremony. The following new high commissioner and ambassadors presented their credentials: Bogdan Mãnoiu (Romania), Dr. Khalilur Rahman (Bangladesh), Guisela Atalida Godinez Sazo (Guatemala), Michelle Cohen De Friedlander (Dominican Republic) and Emil Druc (Moldova). Call 343-573-7563.
Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, welcomed two new high commissioners and five new ambassadors to Canada during a virtual ceremony. The following new high commissioners and ambassadors presented their credentials: Sylvia Meier-Kajbic, Ambassador of the Republic of Austria; Dennis Daniel Moses, High Commissioner for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago;Jorge Londoño de … Read more
Joan May Hollobon, O.C., was invested virtually into the Order of Canada. Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, presented her with the insignia of the Order of Canada during the private virtual ceremony. Call 343-573-7563.
Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, welcomed one new high commissioner and four new ambassadors to Canada during a virtual ceremony. Call 343-573-7563.
Paul Cronin Weiler, O.C., and Mathew Baldwin, C.M., were invested virtually into the Order of Canada. Richard Wagner, P.C., Administrator of the Government of Canada, presented each of them with their insignia of the Order of Canada during the private virtual ceremony, which was attended by a small gathering of family and friends. Call 343-573-7563.
The recently created emblems of the Supreme Court of Canada were unveiled by the Chief Herald of Canada, Dr. Samy Khalid, at a small ceremony in the presence of the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, Chief Justice of Canada, and Chantal Carbonneau, the Court’s Registrar Designate. Call 343-573-7563.
