June 23rd
His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, carried out the annual Inspection of the Ceremonial Guard, on the grounds of Rideau Hall on Monday. The Ceremonial Guard is a branch of the Armed Forces of Canada that perform a number of duties on Parliament Hill including the Changing of the Guard ceremony each day, sentry duties at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and acts as guards of honour for visiting dignitaries when required. After the inspection His Excellency addressed The Ceremonial Guard.
June 24th
On Tuesday The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario presided over the swearing-in ceremony of members of the 25th Executive Council of Ontario. Her Majesty's Ontario Government has many challenges to tackle in the coming years. May God grant them the wisdom to govern well.
Later in the day The Lieutenant Governor hosted the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and historian Hugh Brewster for Canada Fall In!, a musical commemoration of the First World War.
Her Honour Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, hosted the Ambassador of Austria, His Excellency Arno Riedel.
Her Honour Judith Guichon also presented the Silver Medal for distinguished achievement in the field of Public Administration to Lori Wanamaker. The speech announcing the award can be found here.
Later in the day The Lieutenant Governor hosted the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir and historian Hugh Brewster for Canada Fall In!, a musical commemoration of the First World War.
Her Honour Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, hosted the Ambassador of Austria, His Excellency Arno Riedel.
Her Honour Judith Guichon also presented the Silver Medal for distinguished achievement in the field of Public Administration to Lori Wanamaker. The speech announcing the award can be found here.
June 25th
The Lieutenant Governor hosted a reception at Queen's Park to mark the 75th anniversary of the creation of the National Film Board of Canada. His Honour welcomed Claude Joli-Coeur, Acting Government Film Commissioner and Chairperson for the NFB, Anita Lee, Executive producer for the NFB’s Ontario Centre, Katerina Cizek, director of the NFB multi-media project Highrise, as well as many members of the Canadian film community. The National Film Board has produced over 13,000 productions which have won over 5,000 awards during its history.
In Manitoba His Honour Philip S. Lee Attended the Journey to Churchill special donor celebration reception at the Aurora Borealis Theatre (Assiniboine Park Zoo). The Journey to Churchill exhibit focuses on animal and plant life in the artic as well as the effects of climate change.
Her Honour Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, hosted a Reception for the Association of Canadian Archivists at Government House. The text of Her Honour's speech at the reception can be found here.
In Manitoba His Honour Philip S. Lee Attended the Journey to Churchill special donor celebration reception at the Aurora Borealis Theatre (Assiniboine Park Zoo). The Journey to Churchill exhibit focuses on animal and plant life in the artic as well as the effects of climate change.
Her Honour Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, hosted a Reception for the Association of Canadian Archivists at Government House. The text of Her Honour's speech at the reception can be found here.
June 26th
Her Honour Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, accepted an invitation to the BC Interior Community Foundation Community Gathering. The Fountation provides support in creating sustainable communities in the BC interior. The text of Her Honour's speech at the reception can be found here.
June 27th
His Excellency The Governor General received letters of credence from five new heads of mission on Friday at Rideau Hall. The ambassadors come from the countries of the Republic of Serbia, Republic of Chile, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of Chad, and the Kingdom of Cambodia. There are currently 170 heads of diplomatic missions accredited to Canada. The speech given by the Governor General welcoming the ambassadors can be found here.
His Honour Philip S. Lee, The Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba attended the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Freedom of the City Parade. The honour known as 'Freedom of the City' dates back to medieval times when military units were not permitted to enter, even friendly, cities. A military unit that had gained the trust of a city would be given this honour and allowed entry. It speaks to the strong bonds between the military unit and the populous.
The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Mrs. Onley had their first meeting with Lieutenant Governor-designate Elizabeth Dowdeswell. His Honour David Onley has held the position of Lieutenant Governor for nearly seven years. I would like to personally thank His Honour for his exemplary service to Ontario over the past seven years. No date has yet been set for Lieutenant Governor-designate Elizabeth Dowdeswell's swearing in ceremony.
His Honour Philip S. Lee, The Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba attended the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Freedom of the City Parade. The honour known as 'Freedom of the City' dates back to medieval times when military units were not permitted to enter, even friendly, cities. A military unit that had gained the trust of a city would be given this honour and allowed entry. It speaks to the strong bonds between the military unit and the populous.
The Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Mrs. Onley had their first meeting with Lieutenant Governor-designate Elizabeth Dowdeswell. His Honour David Onley has held the position of Lieutenant Governor for nearly seven years. I would like to personally thank His Honour for his exemplary service to Ontario over the past seven years. No date has yet been set for Lieutenant Governor-designate Elizabeth Dowdeswell's swearing in ceremony.
June 28th
Rideau Hall played host to the 'It’s An Honour!' Travelling Exhibit which details Canada's honours system. It has been on the road since last summer having travelled to schools throughout the territories, Western Canada, and Northern Ontario.
Later in the day Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston, along with special guests Roch Carrier, O.C., and Suzanne Pinel (Marie-Soleil), C.M., officially launched Storytime at Rideau Hall. From the Governor General's website: "Over the summer months, every Friday and Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Storytime at Rideau Hall will be hosted in collaboration with Frontier College, a Canadian non-profit organization that promotes literacy. Volunteers will invite visitors and families to settle in under the Reading Tent to read children’s books and participate in fun literacy activities."
Loyally Yours,
A Kisaragi Colour
Later in the day Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston, along with special guests Roch Carrier, O.C., and Suzanne Pinel (Marie-Soleil), C.M., officially launched Storytime at Rideau Hall. From the Governor General's website: "Over the summer months, every Friday and Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Storytime at Rideau Hall will be hosted in collaboration with Frontier College, a Canadian non-profit organization that promotes literacy. Volunteers will invite visitors and families to settle in under the Reading Tent to read children’s books and participate in fun literacy activities."
Loyally Yours,
A Kisaragi Colour
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