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Governor General hosts inaugural presentation of King Charles III Coronation Medal

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월요일, 5월 6, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, May 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, was pleased to present the inaugural awards of King Charles III Coronation Medals to lieutenant governors and territorial commissioners.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, was pleased to present the inaugural awards of King Charles III Coronation Medals to lieutenant governors and territorial commissioners.
  • The medal features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, as well as the Royal Cypher.
  • The King Charles III Coronation medal is the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation.
  • The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (OSGG) is responsible for administering the King Charles III Coronation Medal on behalf of the Government of Canada.

Michener Awards Foundation announces finalists for the 2023 Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism

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화요일, 4월 30, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - The Michener Awards Foundation today announced the finalists for the 2023 Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, April 30, 2024 /CNW/ - The Michener Awards Foundation today announced the finalists for the 2023 Michener Award for meritorious public service journalism.
  • "We are so proud to honour the work of these newsrooms, and their profound impact on their communities," said Michener Award Foundation President Margo Goodhand.
  • The Michener Award, Canada's highest honour in journalism, was founded in 1970 to recognize excellence in public-service journalism.
  • The evening gala will also honour the 2024 Michener fellowship recipients and the Michener-Baxter Award for Exceptional Service to Canadian Journalism.

Three new board members join the Rideau Hall Foundation

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금요일, 4월 19, 2024

Their insights and expertise will help advance the RHF's efforts to shine a light on Canadian excellence and to foster the conditions for more Canadians to succeed and thrive to their fullest potential," said Teresa Marques, President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation.

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  • Their insights and expertise will help advance the RHF's efforts to shine a light on Canadian excellence and to foster the conditions for more Canadians to succeed and thrive to their fullest potential," said Teresa Marques, President and CEO of the Rideau Hall Foundation.
  • "I am honoured to join the Rideau Hall Foundation's Board of Directors at this critical time of challenge and opportunity for our country.
  • Now more than ever we need people of all ages and stages to become active participants in their communities and in our democracy.
  • Find out more about the RHF's Board of Directors .

Prime Minister of France Gabriel Attal to visit Canada

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목요일, 3월 28, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, March 28, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Prime Minister of France, Gabriel Attal, will travel to Canada from April 10 to 12, 2024.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 28, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that the Prime Minister of France, Gabriel Attal, will travel to Canada from April 10 to 12, 2024.
  • On April 10 and 11, Prime Minister Attal will be in Ottawa, where he will meet with Prime Minister Trudeau to strengthen bilateral co-operation, with a focus on climate action.
  • Following the Ottawa portion of his visit, Prime Minister Attal will visit Québec City and Montréal on April 11 and 12.
  • This will be Prime Minister Attal's first official visit to Canada, and his first official travel outside of the European Union since he became Prime Minister.

Her Excellency to host The Governor General's Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World

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금요일, 3월 8, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will host The Governor General's Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Rideau Hall.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will host The Governor General's Symposium: Building a Safe and Respectful Digital World on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Rideau Hall.
  • Participants will hear directly from individuals affected by online abuse to demonstrate the gravity and impact of this disturbing trend.
  • Participants will also learn about existing initiatives against online abuse, and take part in discussions focused on building a safer, more respectful digital world.
  • "Creating respectful digital spaces is a priority for me as governor general.

A statement from the Governor General on the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney

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금요일, 3월 1, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, March 1, 2024 /CNW/ - It is with sadness that I learned of the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, March 1, 2024 /CNW/ - It is with sadness that I learned of the passing of the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney.
  • A distinguished leader, Brian Mulroney dedicated his life to public service, guiding Canada through pivotal moments of its history.
  • In an era of global uncertainty, his leadership was forward-looking and his vision for Canada, particularly for the Arctic, was inspiring.
  • We hope you will find comfort in knowing that our thoughts, and those of countless Canadians, are with you during this difficult time.

Prime Minister announces the appointment of a senator

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화요일, 2월 13, 2024

"Ms. Oudar is an accomplished administrator, and her experience in a variety of fields will bring an important perspective to the Senate.

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  • "Ms. Oudar is an accomplished administrator, and her experience in a variety of fields will bring an important perspective to the Senate.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.
  • With today's announcement, there have been 81 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • By convention, senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister announces the appointment of a senator

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일요일, 1월 28, 2024

"I welcome the appointment of Mohammad Al Zaibak as Parliament's newest independent senator.

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  • "I welcome the appointment of Mohammad Al Zaibak as Parliament's newest independent senator.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.
  • With today's announcement, there have been 80 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • By convention, senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.

State Visit to Canada of the President of the Slovak Republic

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수요일, 1월 24, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is pleased to announce that Her Excellency Zuzana Čaputová, President of the Slovak Republic, and Mr. Juraj Rizman, will undertake a State visit to Canada from January 29 to February 1, 2024.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is pleased to announce that Her Excellency Zuzana Čaputová, President of the Slovak Republic, and Mr. Juraj Rizman, will undertake a State visit to Canada from January 29 to February 1, 2024.
  • Officials and business representatives from 28 companies working on sustainable energy and digital technologies will also be part of the Slovak delegation.
  • While in Canada, President Čaputová and Mr. Rizman will take part in engagements in both Ottawa and Toronto to reinforce the strong ties between Canada and the Slovak Republic.
  • State visits strengthen international partnerships, move shared interests forward and support Canada's larger diplomatic objectives.

Prime Minister announces the appointment of a senator

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월요일, 1월 22, 2024

She is the past President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the first woman to hold that position.

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  • She is the past President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and the first woman to hold that position.
  • Candidate submissions are reviewed by the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, which provides recommendations to the Prime Minister.
  • With today's announcement, there have been 79 independent appointments to the Senate made on the advice of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
  • By convention, senators are appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister.