Governor General David Johnston issued the following message on the Occasion of National Aboriginal Day: “Indigenous peoples are reinventing and reshaping Canada in profound ways. Twenty-one years ago, when my predecessor Roméo LeBlanc proclaimed National Aboriginal Day, he spoke of the great contributions of first peoples to our society, past, present and future. But make no mistake, the … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued the following message on World Refugee Day: “Canadians claim more than 200 ethnic origins and speak more than 200 languages. This diversity is our strength as a country, a fact understood by all Canadians. When faced with the refugee crisis, we responded with compassion and generosity. That outpouring of solidarity speaks volumes … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued the following message on the announcement of the Chief Justice of Canada’s retirement: “Chief Justice McLachlin has served Canada with great dedication and distinction for almost four decades. As the first female chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, as well as the Court’s longest-serving chief justice, she has … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued the following message on the Occasion of National Public Service Week: “In the nearly seven years that I have served as governor general, I have had the opportunity to work closely alongside some extraordinary public servants. I have seen first-hand how invaluable the services they provide are. Through creative thinking, daring … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued the following statement on the Occasion of National Health and Fitness Day: “As most of you know, I am a firm believer in physical activity in all its forms. I taught my daughters early in life how important it is to remain active, and I am doing likewise with my … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued the following message on the Occasion of the 375th Anniversary of Montréal: “Today, we celebrate a remarkable event in the history of Montréal: its 375th anniversary. My family and I lived in this great, vibrant multicultural city for nearly 20 years. My five daughters grew up there, and even now, Montréal still … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued the following statement on the Occasion of the Science Odyssey: “Throughout my mandate as governor general, I have worked to promote learning and innovation. It therefore gives me great pleasure to mark Science Odyssey 2017, a huge celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in Canada, taking place from May … Read more
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston issued the following statement on Mental Health Week: “Since the beginning of our mandate, we have made mental health a priority and have taken every opportunity to reduce the stigma that surrounds it. Mental Health Week is the ideal time to learn more about this important issue. … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued the following message on the Occasion of National Volunteer Week: “From the outset of my mandate as governor general, I have had the pleasure and great privilege of having access to an extraordinary platform from which to promote the culture of giving and to honour remarkable volunteers, right across this country. As … Read more
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston announced that Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have accepted the Government of Canada’s invitation to undertake a Royal Tour from June 29 to July 1, 2017. “Sharon and I will be delighted to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess … Read more
