Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of the 150-Day Countdown to Canada’s 150. “We mark the 150-day countdown to Canada’s sesquicentennial. For 150 years, we have built strong communities and we have been innovative and compassionate because we desire a better country. Getting there means imagining the Canada of tomorrow and doing what we … Read more
David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Dr. Mark Kristmanson, chief executive officer of the National Capital Commission (NCC), launched the rehabilitation of Rideau Hall’s forecourt area in preparation for Canada’s 150th anniversary celebrations in 2017. The redesigned front entrance arrival area, which will include a renewed Fountain of Hope, is a legacy project for … Read more
Governor General David Johnston announced that Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have accepted the Government of Canada’s invitation to undertake a Royal Tour to Canada in fall 2016. “Their Royal Tour will take them to the beautiful province of British Columbia and the scenic territory of Yukon,” said Johnston. The detailed itinerary of the … Read more
Governor General David Johnston announced 113 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new appointees include one Companion, 27 Officers and 85 Members. These appointments were made on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date. The full release is … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of Canadian Multiculturalism Day. The full statement is available online.
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement: “It gives me great pleasure to extend greetings to everyone taking part in activities marking Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day today,” he said. “French-Canadian culture—so rich and diverse—is a vibrant part of so many communities from one end of the country to the other. The people of Quebec and Francophones all … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of National Aboriginal Day. “As we mark the 20th anniversary of National Aboriginal Day, I believe that we still have much to learn about the first peoples of this vast land. This past May, my wife, Sharon, and I met with many residents of Aboriginal communities in the … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement to mark the occasion of National Public Service Week: “Our institutions are a reflection of the democratic values that bind us as a nation and are therefore infinitely precious. National Public Service Week is an opportunity for us to celebrate the culture of excellence and the diversity that exist … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of Canadian Armed Forces Day: “In Canada and around the world, whether contributing to global efforts to fight terrorism, restoring peace and security in conflict zones or providing relief in response to natural disasters, we know that we can count on the sense of duty and … Read more
On behalf of David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador, presented the insignia of Member of the Order of Canada to Helen Fogwill Porter. The ceremony took place at Government House in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Ms. Porter was appointed on November 19, 2015. More information … Read more
