Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day. "The feast day of St. John the Baptist, which used to mark the summer solstice, is now an opportunity for the people of Quebec and Francophones all across Canada to celebrate their cultural identity, and the richness and diversity of Canada’s Francophonie … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of National Aboriginal Day. "On the occasion of National Aboriginal Day, we celebrate the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people that are deeply embedded in our culture and our way of life," said Johnston. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-0287.
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of National Public Service Week. "The public service is an indispensable part of any modern nation-state, and Canadians are fortunate to have one of the best in the world. This year's National Public Service Week gives us the opportunity to once again thank our public … Read more
Governor General David Johnston announced the awarding of two Stars of Military Valour and one Medal of Military Valour, as well as one Meritorious Service Cross (Military Division) and three Meritorious Service Medals (Military Division), to members of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command (CANSOFCOM) and the Chief of Defence Intelligence (CDI). The decorations were … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-9166.
At the request of Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.), Governor General David Johnston will visit the cities of Boston and New York, in the United States of America, on May 28 and 29, 2013. Johnston's visit will begin on May 28, in Boston, Massachusetts, where he will receive an honorary membership in Harvard’s Phi … Read more
While in Cape Town, South Africa, Governor General David Johnston issued a statement "to reaffirm the unique friendship between this country and Canada." The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-9166.
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement in Accra, Ghana, in the presence of president John Dramani Mahama. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-7280.
Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will be joined by official and accompanying delegations on the occasion of a State visit to the Republic of Ghana, from May 13 to 16; on a State visit to the Republic of Botswana, from May 16 to 19; and on a State visit to the Republic … Read more
At the request of Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will conduct state visits to the Republic of Ghana, from May 13 to 16; the Republic of Botswana, from May 16 to 19; and the Republic of South Africa, from May 20 to 22, 2013. Johnston … Read more
