Governor General Michaelle Jean

Canada's prime minister on Tuesday gave Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, two red sweaters and caps worn by Inuit Rangers to take home to his sons as souvenirs of his visit. "Your Highness, as you know we're very proud of our Rangers and our Rangers program," Prime Minister Stephen Harper said, flanked by four Rangers in the drawing room of the governor general's mansion. They are "a great group of people who patrol our vast Arctic territory," he said, adding the sweaters and caps symbolized Princes William and Harry's honorary membership in the Arctic guard. "I hope they fit," quipped Prince Charles. ... Read Full Story

Harper and Canadian VIPs Send Greetings to DPA By Helena Zhu Epoch Times Staff Dec 26, 2008 Share: Facebook Digg del.icio.us StumbleUpon Related articles: Arts & Entertainment > Theatre Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. ((Courtesy of Office of Canadian Prime Minister)) Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper and several other officials welcomed Divine Performing Arts (DPA), as its 2009 World Tour will enchant the Canadian audience starting around the New Year in seven major cities. The greetings join wishes from government officials around the world since the three DPA companies had opening nights in three U.S. cities in time for the holidays on December 19. ... Read Full Story

So our Governor General, Michaëlle Jean acceded to Prime Minister Stephen Harper's request that Canada's parliament be suspended until late January. And the justification ... ? Well, none was provided. But perhaps it had something to do with Harper's Conservative Party being on the brink of losing control of the government. Now I don't dispute that the Governor General was acting within her powers. But I do think her powers need some tweaking if parliament can be suspended just to allow the Prime Minister to evade the will of the elected members of parliament. That kind of contempt for democracy smacks of absolutism. Who ... Read Full Story

As I gaze into the crystal ball, I see the Governor General agreeing to prorogue Parliament , within the next 48 hours ! Stephen Harper will escape immediate death of his mandate to govern Canada. Discord of proportions never seen before in Canada will rage between the political parties. The Conservatives are flush with cash and will engage in all out media war to sell their position on why they should govern and why a Coalition is bad for Canadians . The Liberals on the other hand have little cash to launch an aggressive counter attack. Dion, will be sold as a lame duck ... Read Full Story

July 3, 2008 In Music | no comments yet | permalink Written by cindy mcleod Governor General Announces New Appointments This Week Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced 75 new appointments to the Order of Canada this week. The new appointees include five Companions (C.C.), 26 Officers (O.C.), and 43 Members (C.M.), as well as one Honorary Officer. These appointments were made on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Order of Canada. Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be held at a later date. Awarded for the first time in ... Read Full Story