Prime Minister Stephen Harper asks Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean to open officially the Winter Olympic Games at the Opening Ceremony in Vancouver
27 June 2009
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today that Governor General Michaëlle Jean has been invited to open officially the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games.
"I look forward to having the Governor General on behalf of all Canadians open officially the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games," said the Prime Minister. "The Governor General is a distinguished and inspiring representative for our country both on the world stage and here at home."
The Opening Ceremony will take place on February 12, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Additional information on the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games can be found at http://www.vancouver2010.com.
