Governor General Julie Payette announced the presentation of a Meritorious Service Cross (Military Division) to United States Air Force General Lori Robinson. On behalf of the Governor General, General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff, presented the insignia during a ceremony at the Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs, on May 24, 2018. Call 613-993-2569.
On behalf of Governor General Julie Payette, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario Elizabeth Dowdeswell presented the insignia of Member of the Order of Canada to Jacob Switzer. The private ceremony took place in Toronto, Ontario. Call 613-998-9166.
Governor General Julie Payette issued the following statement: “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 friends, their colleagues and the whole nation. We have a collective duty to remember, but we also have an obligation … Read more
Governor General Julie Payette issued the following statement: “This is the season of remembrance, and it is important that we take the time to reflect and to give thanks to our Canadian veterans. On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to extend my most profound gratitude to members of the Canadian Armed Forces, past … Read more
On behalf of Governor General Julie Payette, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan Vaughn Solomon Schofield presented the insignia of Member of the Order of Canada to Jacqueline Clay Shumiatcher. The ceremony took place at the Conexus Arts Centre, in Regina, Sask. Clay Shumiatcher was appointed on May 11, 2017. The full release is available online. Call 613-998-9166.
Julie Payette was installed as the 29th governor general of Canada. The coat of arms of Payette includes a wing to represent the ideas of exploration and liberty, a bar of music to represent creativity, and two lynx as symbols of agility. The Royal Crown indicates her role as The Queen’s representative in Canada. The full release … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued the following statement: “When I began my mandate as governor general, I called on all Canadians to join in building a smarter, more caring nation—a nation that learns and innovates, that gives, that cares for the well-being of all people. Countless individuals and organizations answered the call, and if my … Read more
Governor General David Johnston presented one Medal of Bravery and two Meritorious Service Medals (Military Division), to members of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall. General Jonathan Vance, Chief of the Defence Staff, was also in attendance. The full release is available online. Call 613-993-2569.
On his last week in office, Governor General David Johnston said “It has been an immense privilege to serve as Canada’s 28th governor general. Acting as The Queen’s representative presented unparalleled opportunities to give back to this country, which is in many ways the envy of the world. It is my hope that, in our effort … Read more
The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General is pleased to announce that Governor General Designate Julie Payette had her first audience with Her Majesty The Queen. The meeting took place at Balmoral Castle, Her Majesty’s summer residence in Scotland. Payette was invested as an Extraordinary Companion of the Order of Canada (C.C.), an Extraordinary Commander … Read more
