Governor General to present Massey Medal in ceremony at Rideau Hall

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February 2, 2004 OTTAWA – Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, will present The Royal Canadian Geographical Society's Massey Medal to Dr. Cole Harris in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at 3 p.m. Professor emeritus of geography at the University of British Columbia, Dr. Harris is known for his editorial contribution to the Historical Atlas of Canada. His career highlights include work on the seigneurial system in early French Canada.The Massey Medal, named after the first Canadian Governor General, the Right Honourable Vincent Massey, has become this country's highest geographical honour. It has been presented to a distinguished Canadian every year since 1959, when the Massey Foundation created a fund to pay for the awarding of a medal for "outstanding personal achievement in the exploration, development or description of geography in Canada."WHO: Governor General Adrienne ClarksonWHAT: Presentation of the 2003 Massey MedalWHERE: Rideau HallWHEN: Wednesday, February 4, 2004, at 3 p.m.-30-Media information Rideau Hall Press Office (613) 993-8157 or (613) 998-7280 www.gg.caPublic Information 1 866 842-4422

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