Due to my laptop frying itself I've been on a bit of a forced vacation from the internet for the last few (many) weeks. As such, I've been unable to do my weekly updates on the Canadian Crown. However, due to my new computer being a desktop I have found myself without a lot of time to keep a weekly update going either. As such the following highlights from the last month (since including everything would take me more than a week to put together) will be the last in this format.
Her Majesty The Queen
Canadian Forces Photo On July 13th the Queen paid a surprise visit to the Royal 22nd Regiment at Combermere Barracks in Windsor and chatted with the soldiers in French for about 45 minutes. The Royal 22nd, popularity known as 'The Van Doos', is a primarily francophone regiment stationed in Quebec. The regiment served as the Queen's Guard at Buckingham Palace from July 14-19th. This is the second time the regiment has served as the Queen's Guard (the first time being in 1940). Other Canadian regiments to serve as the Queen's Guard include the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry and the Royal Canadian Regiment.
The Governor General
On August 4th His Excellency released a short message commemorating the anniversary of the start of the First World War 100 years ago. The text can be found here.
The Governor General had to cancel a visit to New Brunswick scheduled for August 6th due to contracting the flu.
The Governor General had to cancel a visit to New Brunswick scheduled for August 6th due to contracting the flu.
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario
The Honourable David C. Onley was the guest of honour at a farewell dinner hosted by the Premier on July 16th. His successor , Ms. Elizabeth Dowdeswell, will be installed as the 29th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario on September 23, 2014.
Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia
On August 4th The Honourable J.J. Grant released a short statement commemorating the start of the First World War. The text can be found here. While the Great War impacted every part of Canada, Nova Scotia played a major role in the war effort due to its strategically-important port city of Halifax. The war was also indirectly the cause of the Halifax Explosion that flattened much of the city.
Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
His Honour named ten people to the Order of New Brunswick as part of New Brunswick Day celebrations. The names of the ten can be found here.
On August 8th Premier Alward announced the appointment of Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau as the new lieutenant governor. The official swearing-in will take place shortly after the up-coming provincial election. As a New Brunswicker myself I would like to thank Graydon Nicholas for his service these last few years.
On August 19th His Honour performed what will likely be one of his last duties as Lieutenant Governor by accepting the advice of his premier to call an election for September 22nd.
On August 8th Premier Alward announced the appointment of Jocelyne Roy-Vienneau as the new lieutenant governor. The official swearing-in will take place shortly after the up-coming provincial election. As a New Brunswicker myself I would like to thank Graydon Nicholas for his service these last few years.
On August 19th His Honour performed what will likely be one of his last duties as Lieutenant Governor by accepting the advice of his premier to call an election for September 22nd.
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
The Honourable Judith Guichon opened the new Kwunew Kwasun Cultural Resource Centre at Malahat Nation, BC. As stated on the Lieutenant Governor's website, "The Centre was built as an initiative under the Lieutenant Governor's literacy program: The Write to Read Project, a partnership between the Government House Foundation and the Rotary Clubs of District 5040 to assist in building co-operative relationships between urban groups and First Nations communities." That the Crown continues to have a good relationship with its native allies is vitally important, especially when the political relationship between natives and the various governments has been so strained.
Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island
On July 15th The Honourable H. Frank Lewis announced the recipients of the Order of Prince Edward Island. Their names and achievements can be found here.
I have to say that while doing these updates I learned a lot about the role of Canada's Vice-Regal positions and about how each person makes their mark on the office(s).
Loyally Yours,
A Kisaragi Colour
I have to say that while doing these updates I learned a lot about the role of Canada's Vice-Regal positions and about how each person makes their mark on the office(s).
Loyally Yours,
A Kisaragi Colour
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