Installation

of the

28th Governor General

of Canada

October 1, 2010

MEDIA INFORMATION

 

 

 

CONTENTS

Media Provisions and Site Maps

Media Provisions ................................................................................................................ 3

Parliament Hill.................................................................................................................... 4

Centre Block (Rotunda) ...................................................................................................... 5Senate Foyer........................................................................................................................ 6

Senate Chamber .................................................................................................................. 7

Rideau Hall ......................................................................................................................... 8

Theme, Details about the Installation Ceremony, and Program Outline

Theme – The Smart and Caring Nation: A Call to Service................................................. 9

Details about the Installation Ceremony........................................................................... 10

Program Outline................................................................................................................ 13

Canadian Military and RCMP Participants

Guard of Honour............................................................................................................... 17

30th

Field Artillery Regiment ............................................................................................ 17Central Band of the Canadian Forces ............................................................................... 18

425th

Tactical Fighter Squadron ........................................................................................ 18

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Landau Escort .............................................................. 19Regimental Band of the Governor General’s Foot Guards............................................... 19

Biography of Artists

Performers......................................................................................................................... 20

The Canadian Forces String Ensemble ............................................................................. 21

OrKidstra and KidSingers Choir – The Leading Note Foundation .................................. 22

Les Deux Rives Choir....................................................................................................... 23Terry Kelly ........................................................................................................................ 24

Kerson and Stanley Leong ................................................................................................ 25

Christ Church Cathedral Girl’s Choir ............................................................................... 26Quatuor Despax ................................................................................................................ 27

Additional Information

Honours and Insignia Worn by the Governor General...................................................... 28

The Governor General’s Flag............................................................................................ 30

The Great Seal of Canada ................................................................................................. 31

 

 

 

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Media Provisions and Site Maps

The guide has been prepared for the media on the occasion of the Installation of the 28th Governor General of Canada on Friday, October 1, 2010.

Media representatives should note that the information contained in this guide may havechanged since it was published. Consequently, the information contained herein is subjectto confirmation. For more information, please contact the Department of CanadianHeritage Media Relations Unit at (819) 994-9101, 1-866-569-6155 (toll free),media@pch.gc.ca.

Media representatives must carry their Press Gallery and Pool passes at all times.

Organizers of the Installation of the Governor General have taken all measures requiredto ensure that media representatives can perform their work efficiently; however, thespace reserved for media within the Centre Block is limited.

Pool participation is determined by the Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery.Positions are as follows:

Parliament Hill: open positionRotunda: open positionSenate Foyer: open positionSenate Chamber: poolHall of Honour: poolNational War Memorial: open positionRideau Hall: open position

Photographers in the Senate Chamber

Photographers stationed on the raised platform may only use a single-leg camera mount.No flash is permitted

Dress Code

All media representatives within the Parliament Buildings must wear business dress: jacket and tie for men and the equivalent for women.

Schedule

Media representatives must be in place within the Rotunda no later than 10:10 a.m., 15minutes before the Deputy Governor General arrives.

Contact Information for Media Enquiries

For more information about the Installation of the Governor General, please contact theDepartment of Canadian Heritage Media Relations Unit at (819) 994-9101,1-866-569-6155 (toll free), media@pch.gc.ca.

 

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Theme, Details about the Installation Ceremony, andProgram Outline

Theme – The Smart and Caring Nation: A Call to Service

Service, whether it is to family, community, or country, is the highest, most noble of callings. Canada’s 28th Governor General has a history of service to family, communityand country. The installation ceremony will reflect his special interest in children andfamily life, his unique perspective on learning and education, and his keen promotion of philanthropy and volunteerism.

This theme of service echoes that of Her Majesty The Queen’s 2010 visit “Honouring theCanadian Record of Service – Past, Present and Future,” and illustrates how the GovernorGeneral exemplifies the Canadian value of service to community and country.

Canada is a country that was created by people of diverse cultures who committedthemselves to building a home, a community and country. By working together, puttingaside our differences and assisting those among us who needed a helping hand,Canadians have built a society that is the envy of the world. Service to country shapedus, service to family and community sustains us, and this tradition of service will carry usforward into the future.

 

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Details about the Installation Ceremony  The installation of a new Governor General is intended to officially mark his or herassumption of office. It is a historic event that is the most important state ceremonywithin Canada’s constitutional and ceremonial structure.

Most installation ceremonies comprise the following elements:1. Arrival on Parliament Hill2. Arrival and greeting in the Rotunda and Hall of Honour3. Ceremony in the Senate Chamber4. Greeting in the Senate Foyer following the ceremony5. Reception in the Hall of Honour6. Departure from Parliament Hill7. Arrival at Government House

However, each installation ceremony is unique and reflects the preferences of theindividuals involved. The installation of Mr. Johnston will reflect the theme “The Smartand Caring Nation: A Call to Service” and include some unique elements.

Arrival on Parliament Hill

The Governor General Designate and his spouse leave 7 Rideau Gate by car. They aregreeted in front of the Peace Tower by the Prime Minister, Mrs. Harper and the Leader of the Government in the Senate. The Guard of Honour stands at attention for Mr. Johnston.

Arrival and greeting in the Rotunda and Hall of Honour

Mr. and Mrs. Johnston enter the Centre Block and start their walk to the Senate Chamber.On the way, as they pass through the Hall of Honour, 13 Canadians—each from adifferent province and territory and representative of the diverse nature of Canadiansociety and Canadian accomplishment—present Mr. and Mrs. Johnston with a rose. Theyextend best wishes on behalf of their respective province or territory.

During this tribute, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston listen to the KidSingers choir. KidSingersprovides the opportunity for all children in Ottawa, regardless of their socio-economicbackground, to make music together in a spirited and positive environment.

Mr. and Mrs. Johnston place the 26 roses in a vase and prepare to enter the SenateChamber.

 

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Ceremony in the Senate Chamber

The ceremony in the Senate Chamber is the heart of the installation of the new GovernorGeneral. The Prime Minister speaks, and then the Secretary to the Governor Generalreads the commission of office. The oath is administered by the Chief Justice of Canada.A fanfare is played. The Governor General’s Flag is raised to full mast on the PeaceTower. Immediately following the fanfare, the Vice-Regal Salute is played and a 21-gunsalute is fired. The Canadian Honours of the Governor General are presented, and theGreat Seal of Canada is presented. These all occur in the presence of Members of theCanadian Ministry.

The Governor General then delivers his address, which lays out for Canadians what hismandate will be.

These events are interspersed with performances by youth performers Les Deux Riveschoir; singer, athlete, and activist Terry Kelly; brothers Kerson and Stanley Leong; andthe Christ Church Cathedral Girls’ Choir.

Greeting in the Senate Foyer following the ceremony

Given that 2010 is the 143rd anniversary of Confederation, 143 individuals will be in theFoyer to congratulate Their Excellencies as they exit the Chamber. Reflecting the themeof “The Smart and Caring Nation: A Call to Service,” these individuals include youth andveterans to represent past and future service.

The youth were selected by the Encounters with Canada program, which brings groups of future leaders from all regions of the country to the capital to gain unique first-handexperiences. The youth are joined by Canadian veterans who have served their country. Anumber of naval veterans will be present, highlighting the Canadian Navy Centennial.

The Canadian Forces String Ensemble Plays.

Their Excellencies sign the Government of Canada Golden Book and the Speakers’ guestbooks, and His Excellency signs the proclamation marking his accession. TheirExcellencies proceed to the Library Foyer and the Hall of Honour.

Reception in the Hall of Honour

A reception is held in the Hall of Honour. Their Excellencies have an opportunity to meetCanadians who are making a difference in their communities and abroad. Music duringthe reception is provided by Quatuor Despax.

Departure from Parliament Hill

As His Excellency departs Parliament Hill, he receives a Royal Salute and 21-gun salute,and inspects the Guard of Honour.

 

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Arrival at Government House

Their Excellencies enter the state landau and depart Parliament Hill for Rideau Hall. Onthe way, they stop at the National War Memorial and place the bouquet of roses that wascollected earlier during the installation at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Each rose, a symbolic gift from every province, tied together for the Governor General toform a bouquet, illustrates how the office of the Governor General unites Canadians. Thisfloral tribute, an eternal symbol of commemoration and mourning, is presented by theGovernor General on behalf of grateful Canadians who cherish and honour our fallensoldiers.

 

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Program OutlineInstallation of the 28th Governor General of Canada

October 1, 2010 (Times subject to slight adjustments)

 At 7 Rideau Gate

10:15 a.m. The Minister of Canadian Heritage arrives at 7 Rideau Gate.

10:28 a.m. The Governor General Designate and Mrs. Johnston leave 7 Rideau Gateby car.

On Parliament Hill

9:30 to Invited guests are escorted to their seats in the Senate Chamber.10:15 a.m.

The Canadian Forces String Ensemble plays in the Senate Chamber.

10:15 a.m. Members of the Canadian Ministry, puisne judges of the Supreme Court,lieutenant governors, and commissioners assemble.

10:20 a.m. The Prime Minister and Mrs. Harper arrive in the Rotunda of the CentreBlock, where they are greeted by the Leader of the Government in theSenate, the Honourable Marjory LeBreton, P.C.

10:27 a.m. The Deputy Governor General, the right Honourable Beverley McLachlin,P.C. and Mr. McArdle arrive in front of the Peace Tower, where they aregreeted by the Prime Minister, Mrs. Harper, and the Leader of theGovernment in the Senate.

The Deputy Governor General receives a general salute from the Guard of Honour (no inspection).

10:29 a.m The Deputy Governor General and Mr. McArdle proceed to the SenateSpeaker’s Chambers.

10:31 a.m. The following groups take their seats in the Senate Chamber:•  puisne judges of the Supreme Court•  lieutenant governors and commissioners•  members of the Canadian Ministry, accompanied by the Clerk of the

Privy Council

 

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10:35 a.m. The Governor General Designate and Mrs. Johnston arrive in front of thePeace Tower, where they are greeted by the Prime Minister, Mrs. Harper,and the Leader of the Government in the Senate.

The Guard of Honour stands at attention.

10:38 a.m. The Governor General Designate and Mrs. Johnston enter the CentreBlock where they are led to the Senate Speaker's Chambers (no formalprocession).

As they proceed down the Hall of Honour, representatives from eachprovince and territory present flowers to the Governor General Designateand Mrs. Johnston.

Musical program by the KidSingers (“When I Close My Eyes”).

10:50 a.m. The Deputy Governor General’s procession is conducted by the Usher of the Black Rod to the Senate Chamber.

Fanfare.

10:55 a.m. The Governor General Designate’s procession is conducted by the Usherof the Black Rod to the Senate Chamber.

Fanfare.

11:00 a.m. The National Anthem, “O Canada,” is sung, led by Les Deux Rives Choir.

Prayer.

11:05 a.m. Performance by Les Deux Rives Choir (“Aimons-nous”).

11:08 a.m. Address by the Prime Minister.

 

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11:13 a.m. The Commission is read by the Secretary to the Governor General, Mrs.Sheila-Marie Cook, C.V.O.

The Oaths administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Investiture (Vice-Regal Salute and 21-gun salute).

Fanfare.

Aboriginal invocation.

Performance by Terry Kelly (“Ties That Bind”).

11:22 a.m. Canadian Honours are presented.

The Great Seal of Canada is presented.

11:30 a.m. Performance by Kerson and Stanley Leong (“Passacaglia”, byHandel-Halvorsen).

11:35 a.m. Address by the Governor General.

11:50 a.m. The Royal Anthem, “God Save The Queen,” is sung, led by the ChristChurch Cathedral Girls’ Choir.

The Governor General’s procession leaves the Senate Chamber, via theSenate Foyer, for the Senate Speaker’s Chambers.

In the Senate Foyer, Their Excellencies are greeted by 143 representativesof the Canadian record of service, embodied by youth and veterans – onefor each year of Canadian history since Confederation.

(The Canadian Forces String Ensemble plays.)

11:55 a.m. Their Excellencies sign the Government of Canada Golden Book and theSpeakers’ guest books.

The Governor General signs the proclamation marking his accession.

12:05 p.m. Their Excellencies proceed to the Library Foyer and Hall of Honour.

Reception and walkabout among guests in the Hall of Honour.

Music during reception provided by Quatuor Despax.

 

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12:20 p.m. Their Excellencies proceed outside.

Royal Salute, 21-gun salute, and inspection of the Guard of Honour.

Royal Salute / Fly past.

Presentation of flowers.

12:30 p.m. Their Excellencies enter the landau and depart Parliament Hill.

Their Excellencies stop at the National War Memorial to lay a bouquet of flowers (assembled during the arrival in the Hall of Honour) at the Tombof the Unknown Soldier.

Piper’s lament and moment of silence.

Their Excellencies depart the National War Memorial for Rideau Hall.

 At the Residence of the Governor General, Rideau Hall

12:55 p.m. Their Excellencies arrive at Rideau Hall.

Royal Salute and inspection of the Guard of Honour.

1:00 p.m. Their Excellencies enter Rideau Hall.

 

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Canadian Military and RCMP Participants

Guard of Honour

The Canadian Forces Guard of Honour will consist of one Army Guard, one Air ForceGuard and a Flag Party from the Navy. All personnel come from various units stationedin the National Capital Region. This Guard of Honour is formed especially for thisoccasion. 

30th Field Artillery Regiment

The first elements of 30th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA, were formed as the 2nd Volunteer Militia Field Battery of Ottawa by the Militia Act on September 27, 1855. Itsnickname, “The Bytown Gunners,” derives from its affiliation with Ottawa when the citywas known as Bytown, in honour of Colonel John By, the builder of the Rideau Canal.Members of the unit served during the Fenian Raids of 1860 and 1870, the North-West(Riel) Rebellion of 1885, and also sent volunteers to serve as part of the Second CanadianContingent in the South African War of 1899-1902.

The regiment was authorized on May 9th 1905 as ‘8th Brigade of Field Artillery, CA’. Itwas mobilized in Ottawa at the beginning of the First World War as the 1st BrigadeCanadian Field Artillery (1 CFA), and consisted of the 2nd and 23rd Batteries, and sawservice throughout the conflict.

In 1939, at the outbreak of the Second World War, two batteries from Ottawa weremobilized, the 2nd Field Battery, which fought through Normandy, the Scheldt, theReichswald, and into Germany, and the 51st Anti-Tank Battery, which saw action inSicily, Italy and Holland. In 1941, the 1st Battery was formed as a light anti-aircraftbattery and saw action in Northwest Europe. Later in the war, the 25th Battery was formedas a training battery and remained in Canada throughout the war.

In 1946, the unit received its present designation as the “30th Field Regiment, RCA,”incorporating the 1st, 2nd and 25th Batteries. Since World War II, members of the unit haveseen active service in the Korean conflict, and have served in United Nations Operationsaround the world as Reservists with Regular units and fighting the flood in Manitoba andthe ice storm in Eastern Ontario, as well as providing personnel for augmentation of Regular Force units within Canada and abroad.

The 30th Field Artillery Regiment RCA currently consists of Regimental Headquarters(RHQ) Battery, 1st (Training) Battery, and 2nd (Operational) Battery.

 

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Central Band of the Canadian Forces

The first Royal Canadian Air Force Band was organized in 1939, at RCAF StationTrenton to perform for the Royal Visit of King George VI.

The personnel of this band were air tradesmen who volunteered their services in theirleisure time. With the declaration of War it was found that this system was impractical asthese tradesmen were taken away from their duties. In 1940, authority was granted toform five RCAF full time bands in Trenton, Dartmouth, Toronto, Winnipeg and PatriciaBay, British Columbia. The station band in Trenton was relocated to RCAF StationRockliffe (Ottawa) and was named the Central Band of the RCAF. The primary purposeof these bands was to stimulate recruiting, to bolster and maintain morale in the serviceand to aid in basic training of the RCAF. By the end of the War the RCAF had 28 bandsincluding 2 pipe bands and four brass and reed bands stationed overseas.

In 1946 the band converted to a peacetime role, providing music for military ceremonies,state functions and concerts for civilian audiences throughout Canada, the Unites States,and Europe. The RCAF Central Band gained an international reputation as one of Canada’s leading military musical organizations.

The unification of the Canadian Armed Forces in 1968 saw the name of the band changeto The National Band of the Canadian Armed Forces. In 1970, this name was changedback to the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces. In 1994, the Canadian ForcesBand Branch was reduced and the Central Band was reformed as a tri-service band underthe Canadian Forces Recruiting Education and Training System and was renamed theCanadian Forces Band. In 1997, the band was again reorganized, placed under AirCommand and renamed the Central Band of the Canadian Forces. Today the CanadianForces have two Air Force bands, the Central Band in Ottawa and the Air CommandBand in Winnipeg.

425th Tactical Fighter Squadron

The 425th Tactical Fighter Squadron, based at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville, Quebec,will perform a fly-past over Parliament Hill aboard CF-18 fighters.

The squadron was created on June 25, 1942. Initially nicknamed the “First French-Canadian Squadron,” it adopted the lark (alouette) as its emblem and Je te plumerai as amotto.

A 200-member team performs tasks relating to aircraft maintenance, administration,supply and operations of the Squadron. The team assist with flight training at Bagotville,remains on-call at the base in Goose Bay, and helps prepare the Squadron for itsnumerous deployments.

 

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Landau Escort

A Royal Canadian Mounted Police mounted escort will accompany Their Excellencies toRideau Hall in the state landau.

Canada’s sate carriage was built during the 1890s by the Ewing Brothers in Melbourne,Australia. Made from hand-carved wood and wrought-iron, it was used by LordHopetoun, Australia’s first Governor General.

Earl Grey bought the landau for $4,000 when he was appointed Canada’s 9th GovernorGeneral since Confederation. He presented it to the Canadian government in 1911.

Regimental Band of the Governor General’s Foot Guards

This volunteer militia band was formed in 1872 soon after the establishment of theRegiment itself. Based on personnel of the Ottawa Brigade Artillery Band, the ensemblemade its debut in 1872 under its first director, John C. Bonner. One of the mostdistinguished of Bonner’s successors was Arthur A. Clappé, who led the band for severalyears, developing a strong complement of 25 musicians. Joseph Miller Brown, a notedcornetist, was one of Clappé’s successors. Brown took the band to New York City in 1906and again in 1909 on the occasion of the Champlain tercentennial. His son, and successorin 1923, was Joseph T. Brown, who led the band at the opening of Madison SquareGarden in New York in 1925, and at the opening of the International Peace Bridgebetween Buffalo and Fort Erie in 1937. The band made several appearances during thecross-Canada Royal Visit of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in1939.

After World War II, the band’s summer concerts were broadcast on local radio and itparticipated in many massed band displays and tattoos on Parliament Hill. The bandproduced two recordings: On Parliament Hill (1972 Kanata KAN-*) and Changing the

Guard (1982, G.G.F.G. FG-1002).

 

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Biography of Artists

Performers

The performers appearing at the installation reflect the theme of the ceremony and havelinks to the new Governor General’s stated mandate, which is to educate Canadians abouttheir institutions, to honour and support current and veteran Canadian military personnel,and to emphasize the importance of family, community, and supporting the disadvantagedand disabled among us.

In order of appearance, the artists are:

Canadian Forces String Ensemble – Senate Chamber, as guests arriveKidSingers Choir (When I Close My Eyes) – Library FoyerLes Deux Rives Choir (O Canada and Aimons-nous) – Senate ChamberTerry Kelly (Ties That Bind) – Senate ChamberKerson Leong, violin, and Stanley Leong, cello (Passacaglia by Handel-Halvorsen) –Senate ChamberChrist Church Cathedral Girls’ Choir (God Save The Queen and Song for Canada) –Senate ChamberQuatuor Despax – Hall of Honour during the reception

 

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The Canadian Forces String Ensemble

This group of specially selected musicians is known throughout the service as theCanadian Forces String Ensemble (CFSE) and is a unique and integral componentoffering complete variety in musical entertainment.

With its mandate of musical variety and versatility in performance, the CFSE—under theleadership of Master Warrant Officer AC Rocheleau—presents an interesting and diversemusical repertoire, which ranges from Mozart to Mancini and the “down home music” of Don Messer.

Apart from its many performances, the group provides music education programs inschools throughout Ontario, as well as special concerts for senior citizens groups andhospitals in Eastern Ontario.

In demand at Government House in Ottawa, the CFSE provides musical support forvarious state functions, Royal visits, and Governor General investitures such as the Orderof Canada, the Order of Military Merit, and Canada’s Bravery Awards ceremony.

 

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OrKidstra and KidSingers Choir – The Leading Note Foundation

The mandate of the Leading Note Foundation is to give children from underservedcommunities the opportunity to learn and make music together and the chance to benefitfrom the individual skills and community values that are inherent in music making.

The Leading Note Foundation, which was established in 2007, was inspired by aphenomenal youth music program in Venezuela called El Sistema that has taken the worldby storm. This program has changed and saved the lives of countless children and is nowrecognized around the world as a prime model for music programs starting up in LosAngeles, New York City, and Glasgow. The main premise is that if you offer a child aninstrument and give them the education to enrich their life spiritually, not only will theyfind the means to feed and clothe themselves, they will become active contributors tosociety.

Following the lead of  El Sistema, the young people involved in Ottawa’s OrKidstra andKidSingers come from neighbourhoods in the city’s core and speak a total of 24languages.

The Leading Note Foundation is made up of a team of teachers, board members,volunteers, Ottawa Youth Orchestra mentors, and University of Ottawa student teachers.The OrKidstra and KidSinger programs are not only about musical excellence, but alsoexcellence in teamwork, excellence in caring, and excellence of the heart.

 

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Les Deux Rives Choir

The choir Les Deux Rives was created in 2004 at the time of the celebrations for the400th anniversary of the establishment of the French language in America. The nameLes Deux Rives (The Two Shores) refers both to the two shores of the Ottawa River andto the two shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The choir is made up of children aged 9 to 12,half of whom attend a school from the Draveurs school board in Gatineau, and half whoattend Lycée Claudel in Ottawa.

Jacky Lepeintre, a teacher at Lycée Claudel, created the concept for Les Deux Rives. Heis assisted by Maurice Périard, who is responsible for music programs with the Draveursschool board.

The choir’s repertoire is deliberately eclectic (folk music, jazz, classical), providing asolid pedagogical grounding while exposing the children to a rich array of authors andcomposers from the Francophone world and beyond. The choir performs songs in French,English, Spanish, Latin, Hebrew, and Italian.

Since 2004, Les Deux Rives has participated in the Draveurs school board’s Choraliesfestival. In 2003, they sang “O Canada” and “La Marseillaise” on the occasion of the visitto Ottawa of Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Prime Minister of France. In 2007, the choir also tookpart in the Mondial Choral of Laval under the sponsorship of Grégory Charles. On July 1,2008, Les Deux Rives sang “O Canada” and “Hymne à la beauté du monde” with DianeDufresne on Parliament Hill during Canada Day festivities. In December 2008, the choirsang for Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Governor General Michaëlle Jean at theChristmas Lights Across Canada celebrations. In May 2010, the choir sang for theOlympic athletes on Parliament Hill.

In June 2010, the children went to France for a tour and had the honour of singing in theChâteau de Versailles for “La fête de la musique.” In 2010/2011, the Choir will return toFrance and perform in Strasbourg, Vannes, and Paris.

 

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Terry Kelly

Terry Kelly’s passion for life has gained him international recognition as an award-winning singer/songwriter, a renowned motivational speaker, an accomplished athlete,and a consummate entertainer.

As a musician, this Newfoundland native has released six full-length recordings, resultingin seven East Coast Music Awards and nominations for four Canadian Country MusicAwards and a JUNO. Terry has shared the stage with symphony orchestras and hasperformed his own music in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and for the troops inAfghanistan. He is most recognized for his inspirational song “A Pittance of Time.”

Terry’s motivational presentations, “We Can Do Anything” and “The Power of theDream,” are based on his own life experiences and the challenges he has overcome. Theyhave inspired students, parents, teachers, and government and corporate employeesthroughout North America.

Terry is a recipient of the King Clancy Award and has honorary doctorates in Civil Lawsand in Fine Arts from the University of Kings College and Saint Mary’s University. Hehas received the Canadian Country Music Association’s Humanitarian Award and hasbeen appointed to the Order of Canada.

In the athletic field, Terry has distinguished himself as the third blind person in the worldto run the mile in under five minutes.

From school classrooms to corporate boardrooms, from the recording studio tointernational conferences, from national radio shows to the pilot seat of an aircraft, fromthe controls of a Sea-Doo to the running of a sub-five-minute mile, Terry Kelly has beenthere. He has used his life experiences to touch the hearts of many and to motivate tens of thousands to live their lives to the fullest and, by his example, overcome personalchallenges of all types.

 

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Kerson Leong and Stanley Leong

As a duo, brothers Kerson Leong, violin, and Stanley Leong, cello, are frequently invitedto perform at special events and fundraising concerts in the Ottawa area. They haveperformed at such notable venues as Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court, the PrimeMinister’s residence, the Government Conference Centre, and many embassies.

Kerson Leong – Violinist

Kerson received international recognition at age 13 as the first prize winner in the juniorcategory (under-16) at the prestigious Menuhin Competition, Oslo 2010. At the CanadianMusic Competition, he captured the national Grand Prize for five years straight (2005–2009), each time with the highest overall score. He was recognized by CBC’s GalaxieRising Star Program and was the youngest finalist in the 2006 nationwide CBC MozartVariation Contest. In 2009, he came first in the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra’s ConcertoCompetition. He has performed with the Oslo Philharmonic (2010), the National ArtsCentre Orchestra (2008 NAC Gala), and the Orchestre de la Francophonie Canadienne(2009 CMC Gala). He has also appeared as soloist with the Via Salzburg ChamberOrchestra, I Musici de Montréal, and with the Oslo Camerata at the prestigious 2010Kavli Prize award ceremony. He is scheduled to perform at several upcomingengagements in Europe. Kerson performed at the Order of Canada investiture ceremoniesin both June and September, 2010.

Kerson began violin at age four with the late Calvin Sieb and at Tutti Muzik with SerhiiVyhovskyi. He currently studies with Laurence Kayaleh. His other musical interestsinclude conducting, chamber music, and jazz clarinet. He is a Grade 8 student at AshburyCollege.

Stanley Leong – Cellist

Stanley has been a top-prize winner at the Canadian Music Competition for the pastseven years. In 2008, after winning first prize in strings, he made his solo debut at the 50th Anniversary CMC Gala with the Orchestre symphonique de Québec under Maestro YoavTalmi. Stanley also won first prize in chamber music at the 2009 CMC National Finals,performing as a duo with his brother Kerson. In addition to being a featured soloist at the2008 NAC Gala, he has performed several times with the National Arts Centre Orchestraand with I Musici de Montréal. He has also appeared as guest soloist at the Hommage àOlivier Messlaen event organized by Carleton University and at the opening concert of the 2009 La Maison Trestler Summer Music Festival in Quebec. As a chamber musician,he has performed at the Music and Beyond summer festival, the Ottawa InternationalChamber Music Festival, and at Toronto’s Glenn Gould Studio.

Stanley currently studies cello with Denise Djokic; his previous teachers include PaulMarleyn and Anne Contant. His other musical interests include chamber music, thetrumpet, jazz piano, and improvisation. He is a Grade 11 student at Ashbury College.

 

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Christ Church Cathedral Girls’ Choir

Founded in 2001, the Girls’ Choir of Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa is the only all-girlcathedral choir in Canada. Since its inception, it has been directed by Timothy Piper,Associate Organist at the Cathedral. The Girls’ Choir sings regularly at cathedral liturgiesand at major seasonal services. The Choir also sings at high-profile events in and aroundthe National Capital Region and has performed in Kingston, Montréal, Québec City, andWashington D.C.

The Choir performs a diverse repertoire that includes many new compositions byCanadian composers, traditional Anglican sacred music, contemporary church music of all styles, major concert works, folk songs, spirituals, and works with a jazz/pop flavour,in a number of languages.

Recent performances of the choir include:•  singing for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as part of her 2010 visit to Canada;•  participating in the performance of Mahler’s Eighth Symphony at the National

Arts Centre and Place des Arts in Montréal;•  presenting Vivaldi’s Gloria with JUNO-Award-winning soprano Shannon Mercer;•  participating in the memorial service for former parliamentarians in the Senate

Chamber of Parliament Hill;•  singing at the Museum of Nature's 100th anniversary and grand re-opening;•  performing at Fourth of July celebrations at the home of the United States

Ambassador; and•  performing as a guest choir at the celebration of Québec City’s 400th anniversary.

In July 2010, the Cathedral Choir served as Choir-in-Residence at Washington NationalCathedral and performed a number of concerts at several other venues in the D.C. area,including the Canadian Embassy in Washington.

 

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Quatuor Despax

Quatuor Despax was created in 2003. It consists of four brothers and sisters (Cendrine,Valérie, Jean and Maxime Despax). The quartet studied with Denis Brott at theConservatoire de musique de Montréal and with Calvin Sieb and Christian Vachon at theConservatoire de musique de Gatineau. Its members have had the pleasure of attendingmaster classes with Rémy Cardinale, Brian Manker, Atar Arad, the Shanghai Quartet,Mimi Zweig, the Penderecki String Quartet, the Cecilia String Quartet, the Leipzig StringQuartet and the New Orford String Quartet. The Quatuor has given concerts in theNational Capital, in the Outaouais, in Montreal and in Tillac, France, and is alwaysperforming in Canada. In the summer of 2006, the Quatuor Despax was in residence forone week during the fifth season of the Concerts aux Îles du Bic. In the summer of 2009,it performed at the Westben Arts Festival with the Adorno String Quartet and, in thesummer of 2010, at Festival Alexandria.

 

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Additional Information

Honours and Insignia Worn by the Governor General

The Governor General is entitled to wear a number of insignia. On occasions whendecorations are required, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston may wearthe following insignia, in order of precedence:

The Order of Canada

The Order was created on July 1, 1967, to recognize Canadians who have made adifference to our country. It is Canada’s highest honour for lifetime achievement. HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II is Sovereign of the Order and the Governor General is itsChancellor and Principal Companion. It is presented or shown to the new GovernorGeneral during the installation ceremony.

The Order of Military Merit

The Order of Military Merit was established on July 1, 1972, to recognize a career of exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by the men and women of both theRegular and Reserve Forces. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Sovereign of the Orderand the Governor General is the Chancellor and a Commander of the Order. It ispresented or shown to the new Governor General during the installation ceremony.

The Order of Merit of the Police Forces

The Order of Merit of the Police Forces was created in 2000 to recognize the conspicuousmerit and exceptional service of the men and women of the Canadian police forces. HerMajesty Queen Elizabeth II is Sovereign of the Order and the Governor General is theChancellor and a Commander of the Order. The Commissioner of the Royal CanadianMounted Police is the Principal Commander of the Order. It is presented or shown to thenew Governor General during the installation ceremony.

The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem

The Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in Canada is aregistered charity whose mission is to help Canadians improve their health, safety, andquality of life by providing training and community service. Her Majesty QueenElizabeth II is Sovereign of the Order and the Governor General is the Prior and Chief Officer of the Order in Canada. This will be presented to Mr. Johnston within the first sixmonths of his mandate.

The Canadian Forces Decoration

The Canadian Forces Decoration was created in 1949 to recognize 12 years of serviceand good conduct in the Canadian Forces. The Governor General is the Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces. This will be presented to Mr. Johnston by the Chief of theDefence Staff shortly after the installation.

 

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The Heraldic Authority

The Canadian Heraldic Authority was created on June 4, 1988, as a result of the RoyalLetters Patent of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The ceremonial collar, donated in July2004, indicates the Governor General’s role as Head of the Canadian Heraldic Authority,the body responsible for creating and recording coats of arms, flags, and badges inCanada. Mr. Johnston will receive this honour as part of the installation ceremony.

 

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The Governor General’s Flag

The Governor General’s flag is blue with the crest of the Arms of Canada in its centre. Asymbol of Canada’s sovereignty, the crest consists of a gold lion wearing the RoyalCrown and holding in its right paw a red maple leaf. The lion stands on a wreathconsisting of the official colours of Canada. The flag was approved by Her MajestyQueen Elizabeth II on February 23, 1981, and it follows the general pattern of theGovernor General’s flag in use since 1931. The Governor General’s flag takes precedenceover all other flags in Canada except the Queen’s, and it flies wherever the incumbent isin residence. For example, if the Governor General is in Whitehorse for a meeting, theflag would fly from the building where that meeting is taking place, and then at the hotelwhere he or she is staying. The flag is also flown on the car in which the GovernorGeneral is travelling. On state visits abroad, the Governor General uses the Canadian flagas a more universally recognized symbol of our country in place of the GovernorGeneral’s flag.

 

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The Great Seal of Canada

The Great Seal of Canada is used on all state documents such as proclamations andcommissions of cabinet ministers, senators, judges, and senior government officials.

The Great Seal is made of steel, weighs 3.75 kilograms, and measures 12.7 centimetres indiameter. It dates back to the beginning of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada. The seal bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II sitting on the coronation chair inher robes holding the orb and sceptre. A new seal will be struck for her successor.

The current seal was made by the Royal Canadian Mint. The inscriptions featured on itare in French and English. Previous Great Seals of Canada were inscribed in Latin.

The seal is kept by the Registrar General of Canada, who also serves as the Minister of Industry.