Ottawa

Michaëlle Jean has a few final words

The Governor General says her goodbyes

The Governor General has posted a farewell message, looking back on her term and casting ahead to her foundation and her work with the UN.

Her parting speech to the Canadian Forces, delivered during a ceremony in Ottawa yesterday, is also available here.

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