Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the installation of Governor General David JohnstonOTTAWA – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement on the installation of David Johnston as Canada’s 28th Governor General:
“As Governor General, David Johnston will inspire great confidence in both parliamentarians and the Canadian people for his legal expertise, constitutional knowledge, and his dedication to learning and innovation.
“Governor General David Johnston has inspired Canadians in the classroom and has brought international recognition to Canada’s capacity for science, research and development. As a renowned academic and university leader, he has shown his tremendous dedication to post-secondary education and its role in building an innovative, highly-skilled future for Canada.
“I have full confidence that Governor General David Johnston will perform his constitutional duties within the principles of Canada’s parliamentary democracy by ensuring continuous and stable governance in a nonpartisan manner and continuing the tradition of excellence established by his predecessors.
“I also want to commend the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean for her service and surpassing grace. She is an example to all young people, and to all those who aspire to public service. As she departs her office for new challenges, all those in my party and all Canadians express our sincere thanks to Her Excellency for her service to Canada.
“On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Parliamentary Caucus, I would like to sincerely congratulate David Johnston as he steps into his new role as Governor General.”
“As Governor General, David Johnston will inspire great confidence in both parliamentarians and the Canadian people for his legal expertise, constitutional knowledge, and his dedication to learning and innovation.
“Governor General David Johnston has inspired Canadians in the classroom and has brought international recognition to Canada’s capacity for science, research and development. As a renowned academic and university leader, he has shown his tremendous dedication to post-secondary education and its role in building an innovative, highly-skilled future for Canada.
“I have full confidence that Governor General David Johnston will perform his constitutional duties within the principles of Canada’s parliamentary democracy by ensuring continuous and stable governance in a nonpartisan manner and continuing the tradition of excellence established by his predecessors.
“I also want to commend the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean for her service and surpassing grace. She is an example to all young people, and to all those who aspire to public service. As she departs her office for new challenges, all those in my party and all Canadians express our sincere thanks to Her Excellency for her service to Canada.
“On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Parliamentary Caucus, I would like to sincerely congratulate David Johnston as he steps into his new role as Governor General.”
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