Governor General David Johnston made a statement on the occasion of national Philanthropy Day. “Every one of us has resources at our disposal that allow us to contribute to the common good. Philanthropy is expressed every day through a multitude of concrete actions, be they simple or grand, that make a difference in people’s lives. … Read more
A message from Her Majesty The Queen on the Occasion of Remembrance Day. Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of the rededication of the National War Memorial on Remembrance Day. The full statement is available online.
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of the Official Belgian National Commemorative Ceremony of the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Ypres-Menin Gate. The full statement is available online.
On behalf of Governor General David Johnston ,Colonel (Retired) Donald S. Ethell, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, presented the insignia of Companion of the Order of Canada to the Donald Mazankowski. The private ceremony took place at Government House, in Edmonton, Alberta, on Saturday, October 25, 2014. Mr. Mazankowski was appointed on November 21, 2013. More information is … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement following the recent tragedy in Ottawa. “Together with all of Canada, Sharon and I are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of today’s attacks. At this most difficult time, we wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family of the Canadian Armed Forces member who was killed in … Read more
At the request of the Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.), David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will conduct visits to Poland, the Netherlands and Belgium, from October 22 to 29, 2014. A full itinerary is available online.
At the request of Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.), Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will conduct a State visit to the Republic of Poland, from October 22 to 26; a visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands on October 26 and 27; and a visit to the Kingdom of Belgium, from October … Read more
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of Mental Illness Awareness Week. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-0287.
On behalf of Governor General David Johnston, Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, presented the insignia of Member of the Order of Canada to Dr. Roy Shephard, during a private ceremony at Squamish City Hall, in Squamish, British Columbia. Dr. Shephard was appointed on May 8, 2014. Call 613-998-9166.
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will welcome His Excellency Joachim Gauck, president of the Federal Republic of Germany, and his partner, Ms. Daniela Schadt, to Rideau Hall, on the occasion of their State visit to Canada, from Sept. 24 to 27, 2014. Call 613-998-9166.
