Daniel Hays, P.C., O.C., C.D., and Robert Dick Richmond, C.M., were invested virtually into the Order of Canada. Richard Wagner, Administrator of the Government of Canada, P.C., presented each of them with the Officer insignia of the Order of Canada during the private virtual ceremony, which was attended by a small gathering of family and … Read more
Dr. Josef Svoboda, O.C., was invested virtually into the Order of Canada. Richard Wagner, Administrator of the Government of Canada, P.C., presented him with the Officer 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.
Philip Michael Epstein, C.M., O.Ont., Q.C., was invested into the Order of Canada in a virtual ceremony. His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner, Administrator of the Government of Canada, presented him with the insignia of Member of the Order of Canada attended by a small gathering of family and friends. Epstein was appointed in … Read more
Governor General Julie Payette will virtually visit the grade 10 students of Inuksuk High School in Iqaluit, Nunavut, on Dec. 10. During one-on-one sessions from their classrooms, students can ask questions about the role of the governor general, Her Excellency’s experiences in space and everything in between. The virtual session is made possible by Connected North, a program that fosters student … Read more
Governor General Julie Payette announced announced 114 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Among the recipients are former MPs Bill Blaikie, Bill Graham, Peggy Nash, Allan Rock and former senator Joan Fraser. Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a future date. The full release is available online.
Governor General Julie Payette received the letters of credence of six new heads of mission during a virtual ceremony. The full release is available online. Call 613-993-8158.
Governor General Julie Payette issued the following statement: “I join all Canadians today in mourning the loss of the Right Honourable John Turner, Canada’s 17th Prime Minister. Mr. Turner entered politics at age 32, after being elected as a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. He became Prime Minister in 1984. His career spanned … Read more
Governor General Julie Payette issued a statement regarding the independent review of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General workplace environment: “I am deeply concerned with the media reports regarding the Office of the Governor General and I am completely committed to ensuring that every employee who works at Rideau Hall enjoys a … Read more
Ashlee Smith, Press Secretary to the Governor General, issued a statement: “The Governor General and the management of the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) strongly believe in the importance of a healthy workplace, we have taken many steps to foster this, we will continue to do so and will work at constantly improving. … Read more
Governor General Julie Payette received the letters of credence of two new heads of mission during a virtual ceremony on Thursday, July 16, 2020. The release is available online. Call 613-302-0249.
