Press Release Department: Federal - Government House

Governor General David Johnston issued a statement to mark the occasion of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-7280.

Governor General David Johnston issued a statement to mark the occasion of National Aboriginal Day. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-0287.

This summer, Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston invite the public to discover the governor general’s second official residence at the Citadelle of Quebec, which is located in the heart of the historic District of Old Quebec. “Sharon and I invite you and your family to discover our residence at the Citadelle of Quebec,” said Johnston. … Read more

Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of National Public Service Week. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-7280. Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of CFB Valcartier. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-7280.

Governor General David Johnston issued a message on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy. “Today marks 70 years since Canadian and Allied forces began the assault on Normandy, and the legacy of that operation lives on in so many ways. As members of a free and democratic society, we must … Read more

Governor General David Johnston issued a statement following the deaths of three RCMP officers in Moncton, N.B. “My wife, Sharon, and I were deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of three officers of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Moncton. Those who wear the colours of the RCMP understand the risks of the uniform, but … Read more

The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General announced that two Canadian feature films, The Grand Seduction and Louis Cyr: l’homme le plus fort du monde, will be shown on August 17 and 19, 2014, as part of the inaugural Rideau Hall Movie Nights. This special summer event in Ottawa will feature outdoor screenings on the grounds … Read more

Governor General David Johnston announced the creation of the Governor General’s Medal in Landscape Architecture (GGMLA). This award will be the highest honour bestowed by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA). The creation of this new medal coincides with this year’s celebration of CSLA’s 80th anniversary. The first nomination process for the medal will be … Read more

Governor General David Johnston announced the creation of the EXPEDITION bar to the Special Service Medal (SSM). The SSM and the new bar will be awarded to Canadian Armed Forces members for honourable service performed outside Canada, while participating in or providing direct support on a full-time basis to approved operations. More information is available online. … Read more

Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the death of Lieutenant-Colonel Daniel Bobbitt, in a training accident at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-9166.