Press Release Department: Federal - Government House

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 on the occasion of National Volunteer Week. "Canada is particularly fortunate to count millions of volunteers among its people. National Volunteer Week, which takes place between April 21 and 27, offers us the opportunity to thank the legions of volunteers who give generously of their time and of … Read more

Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of Vimy Ridge Day. "Since 2003, Canadians have gathered on April 9 to commemorate the heroic actions and tragic losses of the Canadian Corps during the Battle of Vimy Ridge," Johnston said. "Vimy Ridge Day is an opportunity for us to reflect on the great … Read more

Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day. "Holocaust Memorial Day is a day for all people to remember the six million Jews who perished, along with so many others. There are those with us today who still carry the scars, physical and emotional. Some have numbers tattooed on … Read more

Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the following the death of former premier of Alberta Ralph Klein. Johnston said as mayor of Calgary and premier of Alberta, Klein was the most visible and ardent proponent of the province for many years. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-7280.

Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will receive a bouquet of daffodils from two young cancer patients to mark the beginning of the Canadian Cancer Society's Daffodil Campaign for 2013. More information is available online. Call 613-998-7280.  

Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of the Journee internationale de la Francophonie. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-9166.

Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of Commonwealth Day. Johnston said the 54 member nations of the Commonwealth are bound together by history, trade and shared values. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-9166.

Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of International Women's Day. The full statement is available online. Call 613-998-0287.

The Canada Gazette published a notice advising that the appointment of Garth Drabinsky as an Officer of the Order of Canada was terminated on Nov. 29, 2012. Call 613-852-3248. Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston were distressed to receive word that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has been hospitalized. The full statement is … Read more