Written by Ontario Newsroom on 03 December 2010
December 2, 2010
Governor General David Johnston
McGuinty Government Supports Governor General’s Vision Of “A Smart And Caring Nation”
Canada’s new Governor General, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, paid an official visit to Queen’s Park today.
His Excellency was welcomed by Lieutenant Governor David Onley, Premier Dalton McGuinty, Speaker Steve Peters and MPPs from all parties at a special ceremony featuring music from a children’s choir.
His Excellency inspected the Governor General’s Horse Guards and the 32 Canadian Brigade Group. After a 21-gun salute, the Governor General and his wife, Her Excellency Mrs. Sharon Johnston, joined the Premier for a private meeting.
QUICK FACTS
- David Johnston is Canada’s 28th Governor General.
- The Thomas Street Middle School Chamber Choir of Mississauga sang at the Queen’s Park ceremony.
- Prior to becoming Governor General, His Excellency was President of the University of Waterloo.
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