Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will officially welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to Canada, at Grand Parade, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. “Sharon and I are delighted to have the opportunity this Victoria Day to welcome Their Royal Highnesses to Canada and to wish them well … Read more
The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General announced that Rideau Hall, the official residence of Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will be part of the official course of the Canada Army Run Half Marathon, on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014. The Canada Army Run is a unique running event in which Canadians … Read more
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of Mental Health Week. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-7280.
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement to mark the occasion of Earth Day. “Since its inception over two decades ago, Earth Day has been adopted by countries around the world. Its message transcends borders, politics and dogma. It can be understood in every language, translated a thousand times over from the most complicated scientific … Read more
This summer, in mid-August, Governor General David Johnston will be the host of the first-ever Rideau Hall Movie Nights, a special event in Ottawa that will include outdoor screenings of Canadian feature films. “Enjoyed by millions of people here at home and around the world, Canada’s vibrant film industry and its many achievements deserve to be celebrated,” … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the passing of Jim Flaherty. “My wife, Sharon, and I were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Jim Flaherty today,” Johnston said. “Mr. Flaherty will be missed by all who knew him, myself and Sharon included. On behalf of all Canadians, we offer our deepest … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of Vimy Ridge Day. “The anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place April 9 to 12, 1917, is an opportunity for all of us to once again fulfill our duty of remembrance with regard to the thousands of Canadians who were injured … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement to mark National Volunteer Week. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-9166.
On behalf of Governor General David Johnston, Graydon Nicholas, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, presented the insignia of Member of the Order of Canada to Mr. Salem Masry, during a private ceremony at Government House, in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Masry was appointed on May 25, 2012. Salem Masry is an innovator in New Brunswick’s scientific community. In 1979, he … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a message on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. “Diversity and multiculturalism make our society richer. And yet, there is still so more much we need to do to be more tolerant and eliminate racial discrimination, in Canada and throughout the world. Canada is home … Read more
