Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will welcome Her Excellency Park Geun-hye, president of the Republic of Korea, to Rideau Hall, on the occasion of her State visit to Canada, from Sept. 20 to 22, 2014. More information is available online. 613-998-9166.
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Canada’s Engagement in the Second World War. The full statement is available online. Message from Her Masjesty The Queen following the discovery of one of the Franklin Expedition Ships: “As Governor General of Canada, I wanted to share a message addressed … Read more
Governor General David Johnston announced that a Royal Tour of Canada will take place in the upcoming months. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has accepted the invitation of the Government of Canada to undertake a Royal Tour in November 2014, which will be to the National Capital Region. The Royal Tour will be coordinated by … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of National Acadian Day. The full statement is available online.
Governor General David Johnston is pleased to invite members of the public to join him for the first-ever Rideau Hall Movie Nights, on August 17 and 19, 2014, in Ottawa. Featuring outdoor screenings of acclaimed Canadian films on the grounds of the official residence of the governor general of Canada, this special event’s complete programming promises … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the 100th Anniversary of the beginning of the First World War. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-0287.
The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General announced a selection of National Film Board of Canada (NFB) short films that will be shown on Aug. 17 and 19, 2014, as part of the inaugural Rideau Hall Movie Nights, in Ottawa. Featuring outdoor screenings on the grounds of Rideau Hall, the official residence of … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of the commemoration of the Lac-Mégantic tragedy. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-7280. Governor General David Johnston‘s speech on the occasion of the 40th Session of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie is available online.
Governor General David Johnston announced 86 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new appointees include three Companions (C.C.), 19 Officers (O.C.) and 64 Members (C.M.). These appointments were made on the recommendation of the Advisory Council for the Order of Canada. The list of recipients, with short citations, and a backgrounder on the Order of Canada … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement marking Canadian Multiculturalism Day. “Four decades have passed since Canada became the world’s first country to officially adopt a policy on multiculturalism. In that time, we have grown as a nation, and our diversity has become a vital part of our global identity. Each and every person in this … Read more
