Governor General David Johnston and Mrs. Sharon Johnston said they were saddened to hear of the death of Bombardier Karl Manning in Afghanistan, who was a member of the 1er Royal 22e Regiment Battle Group, based in Valcartier, QC. Johnston said the men and women of the Canadian Forces have earned the respect and admiration … Read more
Governor General of Canada David Johnston made a statement on the occasion of Victoria Day. Johnston said that this occasion allows us to honour the continuity of our links to the Royal Family, so recently renewed with the wedding of Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Call 613-998-9166. Governor General of Canada … Read more
Governor General David Johnston made a statement on the occasion of International Day of Families. Johnston invites all Canadians to spend some time with their loved ones and to celebrate and strengthen the ties that bind them and their families together. The full release is available online. Call 613-998-7280. Governor General David Johnston announced 44 … Read more
Governor General of Canada David Johnston announced the names of 35 individuals mentioned in dispatches for specific achievements that have brought honour to the Canadian Forces and to Canada. Johnston said that Mentions in Dispatches are a national honour created to recognize valiant conduct, devotion to duty or other distinguished service. The full release is … Read more
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the occasion of Holocaust Memorial Day, saying that he remains hopeful that the lessons afforded us by this tragedy will guide our actions in the future. The full release is available online. Call 613-998-0287.
Governor General David Johnston announced the awarding of a posthumous Meritorious Service Cross (Military Division) to the late General Franciszek Gagor of the Polish Armed Forces. General Gagor demonstrated great leadership as chief of the General Staff of the Polish Armed Forces, from February 2006 until his tragic death in May 2010. His dedication to … Read more
Governor General of Canada David Johnston announced that a Medal of Bravery will be awarded to Norman Anderson for his heroic acts in hazardous circumstances. Norman Anderson lost his life while trying to stop a vehicle, the driver of which was having a heart attack, in Havelock, ON. The full release is available online. Call … Read more
Governor General David Johnston released a message celebrating the Occasion of National Volunteer Week. Johnston said that in Canada helping your neighbour is more than a duty; it is a source of pride. Call 613-998-7280.
On behalf of Governor General David Johnston, Brigadier-General D.C. Hilton presented the Member of the Order of Military Merit to Warrant Officer Michael P. Snea. Hilton said the award recognizes meritorious service and devotion to duty by members of the Canadian Forces. The full release is available online. Call 613-998-9166.
Governor General David Johnston issued a statement on the death of Corporal Yannick Scherrer, who was killed by an improvised explosive device while on patrol in the Panjwa'i district of Kandahar Province in Afghanistan. He was serving with 1er Battalion, Royal 22e Regiment Battle Group, based at Valcartier, Quebec. The full release is available online. Call 613-998-7280.
