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) ...................................................................................................... 5
Senate 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 ............................................................................................ 17
Central Band of the Canadian Forces ............................................................................... 18
425th Tactical Fighter Squadron ........................................................................................ 18
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Landau Escort .............................................................. 19
Regimental 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....................................................................................................... 23
Terry Kelly ........................................................................................................................ 24
Kerson and Stanley Leong ................................................................................................ 25
Christ Church Cathedral Girl’s Choir ............................................................................... 26
Quatuor 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
 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 have
changed since it was published. Consequently, the information contained herein is subject
to confirmation. For more information, please contact the Department of Canadian
Heritage 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 required
to ensure that media representatives can perform their work efficiently; however, the
space 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 position

Rotunda: open position
Senate Foyer: open position
Senate Chamber: pool
Hall of Honour: pool
National War Memorial: open position
Rideau 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., 15
minutes before the Deputy Governor General arrives.

Contact Information for Media Enquiries

For more information about the Installation of the Governor General, please contact the
Department 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, and
Program 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, community
and country. The installation ceremony will reflect his special interest in children and
family 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 the
Canadian Record of Service – Past, Present and Future,” and illustrates how the Governor
General exemplifies the Canadian value of service to community and country.

Canada is a country that was created by people of diverse cultures who committed
themselves to building a home, a community and country. By working together, putting
aside 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 shaped
us, service to family and community sustains us, and this tradition of service will carry us
forward 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 her
assumption of office. It is a historic event that is the most important state ceremony
within Canada’s constitutional and ceremonial structure.

Most installation ceremonies comprise the following elements:

1. Arrival on Parliament Hill
2. Arrival and greeting in the Rotunda and Hall of Honour
3. Ceremony in the Senate Chamber
4. Greeting in the Senate Foyer following the ceremony
5. Reception in the Hall of Honour
6. Departure from Parliament Hill
7. Arrival at Government House

However, each installation ceremony is unique and reflects the preferences of the
individuals involved. The installation of Mr. Johnston will reflect the theme “The Smart
and 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 are
greeted 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 a
different province and territory and representative of the diverse nature of Canadian
society and Canadian accomplishment—present Mr. and Mrs. Johnston with a rose. They
extend best wishes on behalf of their respective province or territory.

During this tribute, Mr. and Mrs. Johnston listen to the KidSingers choir. KidSingers
provides the opportunity for all children in Ottawa, regardless of their socio-economic
background, 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 Senate
Chamber.

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Ceremony in the Senate Chamber
The ceremony in the Senate Chamber is the heart of the installation of the new Governor
General. The Prime Minister speaks, and then the Secretary to the Governor General
reads 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 Peace
Tower. Immediately following the fanfare, the Vice-Regal Salute is played and a 21-gun
salute is fired. The Canadian Honours of the Governor General are presented, and the
Great Seal of Canada is presented. These all occur in the presence of Members of the
Canadian Ministry.

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

These events are interspersed with performances by youth performers Les Deux Rives
choir; singer, athlete, and activist Terry Kelly; brothers Kerson and Stanley Leong; and
the 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 the
Foyer to congratulate Their Excellencies as they exit the Chamber. Reflecting the theme
of “The Smart and Caring Nation: A Call to Service,” these individuals include youth and
veterans 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-hand
experiences. The youth are joined by Canadian veterans who have served their country. A
number 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’ guest
books, and His Excellency signs the proclamation marking his accession. Their
Excellencies 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 meet
Canadians who are making a difference in their communities and abroad. Music during
the 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. On
the way, they stop at the National War Memorial and place the bouquet of roses that was
collected 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 to
form a bouquet, illustrates how the office of the Governor General unites Canadians. This
floral tribute, an eternal symbol of commemoration and mourning, is presented by the
Governor General on behalf of grateful Canadians who cherish and honour our fallen
soldiers.

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Program Outline
Installation 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 Gate
by 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 Centre
Block, where they are greeted by the Leader of the Government in the
Senate, 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 are
greeted by the Prime Minister, Mrs. Harper, and the Leader of the
Government 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 Senate
Speaker’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 the
Peace 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 Centre
Block where they are led to the Senate Speaker's Chambers (no formal
procession).

As they proceed down the Hall of Honour, representatives from each

province and territory present flowers to the Governor General Designate
and 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 Usher
of 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”, by

Handel-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 Christ
Church Cathedral Girls’ Choir.

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

In the Senate Foyer, Their Excellencies are greeted by 143 representatives

of the Canadian record of service, embodied by youth and veterans – one
for 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 the
Speakers’ 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 Tomb
of 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 Force
Guard and a Flag Party from the Navy. All personnel come from various units stationed
in the National Capital Region. This Guard of Honour is formed especially for this
occasion.

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. Its
nickname, “The Bytown Gunners,” derives from its affiliation with Ottawa when the city
was 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 Canadian
Contingent in the South African War of 1899-1902.

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

In 1939, at the outbreak of the Second World War, two batteries from Ottawa were
mobilized, the 2nd Field Battery, which fought through Normandy, the Scheldt, the
Reichswald, and into Germany, and the 51st Anti-Tank Battery, which saw action in
Sicily, Italy and Holland. In 1941, the 1st Battery was formed as a light anti-aircraft
battery and saw action in Northwest Europe. Later in the war, the 25th Battery was formed
as 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 have
seen active service in the Korean conflict, and have served in United Nations Operations
around the world as Reservists with Regular units and fighting the flood in Manitoba and
the 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 Station
Trenton to perform for the Royal Visit of King George VI.

The personnel of this band were air tradesmen who volunteered their services in their
leisure time. With the declaration of War it was found that this system was impractical as
these tradesmen were taken away from their duties. In 1940, authority was granted to
form five RCAF full time bands in Trenton, Dartmouth, Toronto, Winnipeg and Patricia
Bay, British Columbia. The station band in Trenton was relocated to RCAF Station
Rockliffe (Ottawa) and was named the Central Band of the RCAF. The primary purpose
of these bands was to stimulate recruiting, to bolster and maintain morale in the service
and to aid in basic training of the RCAF. By the end of the War the RCAF had 28 bands
including 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 change
to The National Band of the Canadian Armed Forces. In 1970, this name was changed
back to the Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces. In 1994, the Canadian Forces
Band Branch was reduced and the Central Band was reformed as a tri-service band under
the Canadian Forces Recruiting Education and Training System and was renamed the
Canadian Forces Band. In 1997, the band was again reorganized, placed under Air
Command and renamed the Central Band of the Canadian Forces. Today the Canadian
Forces have two Air Force bands, the Central Band in Ottawa and the Air Command
Band 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 a
motto.

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 its
numerous deployments.

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police Landau Escort
A Royal Canadian Mounted Police mounted escort will accompany Their Excellencies to
Rideau 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 Lord
Hopetoun, Australia’s first Governor General.

Earl Grey bought the landau for $4,000 when he was appointed Canada’s 9th Governor
General 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 the
Regiment itself. Based on personnel of the Ottawa Brigade Artillery Band, the ensemble
made its debut in 1872 under its first director, John C. Bonner. One of the most
distinguished of Bonner’s successors was Arthur A. Clappé, who led the band for several
years, developing a strong complement of 25 musicians. Joseph Miller Brown, a noted
cornetist, was one of Clappé’s successors. Brown took the band to New York City in 1906
and again in 1909 on the occasion of the Champlain tercentennial. His son, and successor
in 1923, was Joseph T. Brown, who led the band at the opening of Madison Square
Garden in New York in 1925, and at the opening of the International Peace Bridge
between Buffalo and Fort Erie in 1937. The band made several appearances during the
cross-Canada Royal Visit of Their Majesties King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in
1939.

After World War II, the band’s summer concerts were broadcast on local radio and it
participated in many massed band displays and tattoos on Parliament Hill. The band
produced 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 have
links to the new Governor General’s stated mandate, which is to educate Canadians about
their institutions, to honour and support current and veteran Canadian military personnel,
and to emphasize the importance of family, community, and supporting the disadvantaged
and disabled among us.

In order of appearance, the artists are:

Canadian Forces String Ensemble – Senate Chamber, as guests arrive
KidSingers Choir (When I Close My Eyes) – Library Foyer
Les Deux Rives Choir (O Canada and Aimons-nous) – Senate Chamber
Terry Kelly (Ties That Bind) – Senate Chamber
Kerson Leong, violin, and Stanley Leong, cello (Passacaglia by Handel-Halvorsen) –
Senate Chamber
Christ Church Cathedral Girls’ Choir (God Save The Queen and Song for Canada) –
Senate Chamber
Quatuor 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 the
Canadian Forces String Ensemble (CFSE) and is a unique and integral component
offering complete variety in musical entertainment.

With its mandate of musical variety and versatility in performance, the CFSE—under the
leadership of Master Warrant Officer AC Rocheleau—presents an interesting and diverse
musical 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 in
schools throughout Ontario, as well as special concerts for senior citizens groups and
hospitals in Eastern Ontario.

In demand at Government House in Ottawa, the CFSE provides musical support for
various state functions, Royal visits, and Governor General investitures such as the Order
of 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 underserved
communities the opportunity to learn and make music together and the chance to benefit
from the individual skills and community values that are inherent in music making.

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

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

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 also
excellence 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 the
400th anniversary of the establishment of the French language in America. The name
Les Deux Rives (The Two Shores) refers both to the two shores of the Ottawa River and
to 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 who
attend Lycée Claudel in Ottawa.

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

The choir’s repertoire is deliberately eclectic (folk music, jazz, classical), providing a
solid pedagogical grounding while exposing the children to a rich array of authors and
composers 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 Choralies
festival. In 2003, they sang “O Canada” and “La Marseillaise” on the occasion of the visit
to Ottawa of Jean-Pierre Raffarin, Prime Minister of France. In 2007, the choir also took
part 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 Diane
Dufresne on Parliament Hill during Canada Day festivities. In December 2008, the choir
sang for Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Governor General Michaëlle Jean at the
Christmas Lights Across Canada celebrations. In May 2010, the choir sang for the
Olympic athletes on Parliament Hill.

In June 2010, the children went to France for a tour and had the honour of singing in the
Château de Versailles for “La fête de la musique.” In 2010/2011, the Choir will return to
France 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, resulting
in seven East Coast Music Awards and nominations for four Canadian Country Music
Awards and a JUNO. Terry has shared the stage with symphony orchestras and has
performed his own music in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and for the troops in
Afghanistan. He is most recognized for his inspirational song “A Pittance of Time.”

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

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

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

From school classrooms to corporate boardrooms, from the recording studio to

international conferences, from national radio shows to the pilot seat of an aircraft, from
the controls of a Sea-Doo to the running of a sub-five-minute mile, Terry Kelly has been
there. 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 personal
challenges 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 invited
to perform at special events and fundraising concerts in the Ottawa area. They have
performed at such notable venues as Parliament Hill, the Supreme Court, the Prime
Minister’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 junior
category (under-16) at the prestigious Menuhin Competition, Oslo 2010. At the Canadian
Music 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 Galaxie
Rising Star Program and was the youngest finalist in the 2006 nationwide CBC Mozart
Variation Contest. In 2009, he came first in the Ottawa Chamber Orchestra’s Concerto
Competition. He has performed with the Oslo Philharmonic (2010), the National Arts
Centre Orchestra (2008 NAC Gala), and the Orchestre de la Francophonie Canadienne
(2009 CMC Gala). He has also appeared as soloist with the Via Salzburg Chamber
Orchestra, I Musici de Montréal, and with the Oslo Camerata at the prestigious 2010
Kavli Prize award ceremony. He is scheduled to perform at several upcoming
engagements in Europe. Kerson performed at the Order of Canada investiture ceremonies
in both June and September, 2010.

Kerson began violin at age four with the late Calvin Sieb and at Tutti Muzik with Serhii
Vyhovskyi. He currently studies with Laurence Kayaleh. His other musical interests
include conducting, chamber music, and jazz clarinet. He is a Grade 8 student at Ashbury
College.

Stanley Leong – Cellist

Stanley has been a top-prize winner at the Canadian Music Competition for the past
seven 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 Yoav
Talmi. 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 the
2008 NAC Gala, he has performed several times with the National Arts Centre Orchestra
and with I Musici de Montréal. He has also appeared as guest soloist at the Hommage à
Olivier 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 International
Chamber Music Festival, and at Toronto’s Glenn Gould Studio.

Stanley currently studies cello with Denise Djokic; his previous teachers include Paul
Marleyn and Anne Contant. His other musical interests include chamber music, the
trumpet, 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-girl
cathedral 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 liturgies
and at major seasonal services. The Choir also sings at high-profile events in and around
the National Capital Region and has performed in Kingston, Montréal, Québec City, and
Washington D.C.

The Choir performs a diverse repertoire that includes many new compositions by
Canadian 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 National

Cathedral 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 the
Conservatoire de musique de Montréal and with Calvin Sieb and Christian Vachon at the
Conservatoire de musique de Gatineau. Its members have had the pleasure of attending
master classes with Rémy Cardinale, Brian Manker, Atar Arad, the Shanghai Quartet,
Mimi Zweig, the Penderecki String Quartet, the Cecilia String Quartet, the Leipzig String
Quartet and the New Orford String Quartet. The Quatuor has given concerts in the
National Capital, in the Outaouais, in Montreal and in Tillac, France, and is always
performing in Canada. In the summer of 2006, the Quatuor Despax was in residence for
one 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 the
summer 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 when
decorations are required, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston may wear
the following insignia, in order of precedence:

The Order of Canada

The Order was created on July 1, 1967, to recognize Canadians who have made a
difference to our country. It is Canada’s highest honour for lifetime achievement. Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Sovereign of the Order and the Governor General is its
Chancellor and Principal Companion. It is presented or shown to the new Governor
General 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 the
Regular and Reserve Forces. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Sovereign of the Order
and the Governor General is the Chancellor and a Commander of the Order. It is
presented 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 conspicuous
merit and exceptional service of the men and women of the Canadian police forces. Her
Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Sovereign of the Order and the Governor General is the
Chancellor and a Commander of the Order. The Commissioner of the Royal Canadian
Mounted Police is the Principal Commander of the Order. It is presented or shown to the
new 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 a
registered charity whose mission is to help Canadians improve their health, safety, and
quality of life by providing training and community service. Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth 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 six
months of his mandate.

The Canadian Forces Decoration

The Canadian Forces Decoration was created in 1949 to recognize 12 years of service
and 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 the
Defence 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 Royal
Letters Patent of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The ceremonial collar, donated in July
2004, 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 in
Canada. 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. A
symbol of Canada’s sovereignty, the crest consists of a gold lion wearing the Royal
Crown and holding in its right paw a red maple leaf. The lion stands on a wreath
consisting of the official colours of Canada. The flag was approved by Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II on February 23, 1981, and it follows the general pattern of the
Governor General’s flag in use since 1931. The Governor General’s flag takes precedence
over all other flags in Canada except the Queen’s, and it flies wherever the incumbent is
in residence. For example, if the Governor General is in Whitehorse for a meeting, the
flag would fly from the building where that meeting is taking place, and then at the hotel
where he or she is staying. The flag is also flown on the car in which the Governor
General is travelling. On state visits abroad, the Governor General uses the Canadian flag
as a more universally recognized symbol of our country in place of the Governor
General’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 and
commissions 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 in
diameter. 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 in
her 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 it
are 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.

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