August 8, 2008
OTTAWA-Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, is hosting a multimedia Youth Dialogue on youth, democracy and civic engagement, during the 4th World Youth Congress s. The Governor General is the honorary patron of the Congress, which is taking place from August 10 to 21, 2008, in the City of Québec.
Her Excellency will be joining forces with Canadian artists such as Jully Black, K'naan, Samian and Ariane Moffat to host a dynamic discussion. The Youth Dialogue, in collaboration with Apathy is Boring and Democracy250, will gather nearly 500 youth from the Congress and from local youth organizations. It will also link to people from around the world via Webcast, and remote participants will be invited to contribute to the discussion by sending text messages and Webcam videos. The Youth Dialogue will take place on Au gust 13, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. E.S.T. Anyone interested in joining in should log on to www.citizenvoices.gg.ca to find out how to get involved.
On August 11, 2008, Her Excellency will officially launch the World Youth Congress where 600 youth from around the world will assemble for the opening ceremony, and will receive the Champion of Youth award from Peace Child International. She will also be providing a keynote address during the following morning's plenary session, on World Youth Day. Finally, the Governor General will participate in the opening session of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions' General Conference and Council.
Sunday, A ugust 10, 2008
9:30 a.m.
Opening Session –74th International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions General Conference and Council
"Libraries without borders: Navigating towards global underst anding"
Her Excellency will participate in the opening session for the Congress, and will deliver a speech which will focus on information as a tool for development and democratization.
Room 400 ABC, Québec City Convention Cent re, 900 René-Lévesque Boulevard E, City of Québec (Québec)
OPEN TO MEDIA
Monday, August 11, 2008
7:30 p.m.
Opening Ceremony – 4th World Youth Congress
As patron of the Congress, the Governor General will participate in the opening ceremony and will receive the Champion of Youth award from Peace Child International. Shortly before the ceremony, Her Excellency will tour the Congress' exhibition, along with o ther special guests.
Global Village Tent, Laval University, City of Québec (Québec)
OPEN TO MEDIA
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
9 a.m.
Opening Plenary – 4th World Youth Con gress
Her Excellency will be delivering a keynote address during the opening plenary.
Desjardins Pavilion, Laval University, City of Québec (Québec)
OPEN TO MEDIA
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Governor General's Youth Dialogue at the 4th World Youth Congress
With the help of the dynamic Canadian youth organizations Apathy is Boring, RéGénération 2008 and TakingITGlobal, the Governor General will be bringing together hundreds of youth from across the country and around the world. This Youth Dialogue is the f irst in a series of discussions taking place in different Canadian cities, which will focus on the new and exciting ways youth are using democracy and acting as effective agents of change locally, nationally and internationally. The event will be broadcas t on the Web and interested parties will be able to send their comments via text message and webcam. Her Excellency will be joined by Canadian artists, including Jully Black, Sol Guy, K'naan, Samian and Ariane Moffat. For more information on how to participate, please visit www.citizenvoices.gg.ca.
Global Village Tent, Laval University, City of Québec (Québec)
OPEN TO MEDIA
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A fact sheet on the Governor General's Youth Programme is attached and available at http://www.gg.ca/gg/youth/index_e.asp.
Media information
Isabelle Serrurier
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-7280
613-291-7582 (cell)
Marthe Blouin
Official Spokesperson of the Governor General of Canada
613-993-0397
613-301-3379 (cell)
www.gg.ca
www.citizenvoices.gg.ca
