David Johnston drops in on Dalton & Dave

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GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO

**************************** Queen's Park welcomes Governor General David Johnston

McGuinty government supports Governor General's vision of "a smart and caring nation"

Canada's new Governor General, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, paid an official visit to Queen's Park today.

His Excellency was welcomed by Lieutenant Governor David Onley, Premier Dalton McGuinty, Speaker Steve Peters and MPPs from all parties at a special ceremony featuring music from a children's choir.

His Excellency inspected the Governor General's Horse Guards and the 32 Canadian Brigade Group.

After a 21-gun salute, the governor general and his wife, Her Excellency Mrs. Sharon Johnston, joined the premier for a private meeting.

Quotes

"Ontario is a place where all of us - children, moms and dads, friends and neighbours, students and teachers, and colleagues - believe that we're building a place that lives up to our dreams and ideals. With the Governor General's inspiration and encouragement, we'll continue to work hard and lift each other up." - Dalton McGuinty, premier of Ontario

Quick facts

- David Johnston is Canada's 28th governor general.

- The Thomas Street Middle School Chamber Choir of Mississauga sang at the Queen's Park ceremony.

- Prior to becoming governor general, His Excellency was president of the University of Waterloo.

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