Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston issued a statement on the Birth of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s baby daughter. The full statement is available online. Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the Occasion of Mental Health Week. The full statement is available online.
Governor General David Johnston shared a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on the passing of Pierre Claude Nolin, Speaker of the Senate. “It was with great sadness that Prince Philip and I learned of the sudden passing of the Speaker of the Senate, the Honourable Pierre Claude Nolin,” said Her Majesty. … Read more
Governor General David Johnston announced the state visit to Canada of Benigno S. Aquino III, president of the Philippines. The visit will take place in early May. The detailed schedule of the events taking place at Rideau Hall will be issued at a later date. The full release is available online. Call 613-998-0287.
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day. The full statement is available online. Governor General David Johnston presented the insignia of Member of the Order of Canada to economist Russell Morrison during a private ceremony in Toronto, Ont. Morrison was appointed on November 20, 2014. The full release is available … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The full statement is available online.
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement in honour of International Francophonie Day, March 20. “Whether co-operating on matters of sustainable development, defending education or promoting peace, La Francophonie extends to and brings together five continents,” said Johnston. “We are fortunate in Canada to be a part of that and to proudly uphold the values, … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement following the death of Sergeant Andrew Joseph Doiron. The full statement is available online. Governor General David Johnston issued a statement to mark International Women’s Day. The full statement is available online. Governor General David Johnston issued a statement to make Commonwealth Day. The full statement is available online.
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston announced that King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands will visit Canada from May 27-29, 2015. The detailed schedule of the events will be issued at a later date. The full release is available online. Call 613-993-2569.
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement to mark the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada. The full statement is available online. Message from Her Majesty the Queen on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the National Flag of Canada: “The Governor General of Canada is pleased to share a message addressed … Read more
The Canada Gazette published a notice advising that the appointment of Lieutenant-Colonel Deborah Miller to the Order of Military Merit was terminated on Dec. 22, 2014. According to paragraph 25 (1)(c) of the Constitution of the Order of Military Merit, a person’s membership in the order ceases when the Governor General makes an ordinance terminating the person’s appointment … Read more
