OTTAWA—At the request of the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will conduct State visits to Malaysia, from November 13 to 16; to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, from November 16 to 19; and to the Republic of Singapore, from November 19 to 22, 2011.
“I am looking forward to travelling to Asia on my first State visit as governor general of Canada,” said His Excellency. “It is with great enthusiasm and interest that I will lead a delegation of accomplished Canadian academics and business people to Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore. These State visits will allow us to witness first-hand Canada’s involvement in Southeast Asia. It will provide us with the opportunity to engage in dialogue with our counterparts and emphasize the common knowledge and interests we share in the fields of trade, investment, innovation and education. It will also be a privilege to meet with skilled Canadians who live and work in these three countries.”
During these State visits, His Excellency will deliver keynote addresses on the Diplomacy of Knowledge: Education and Globalization in the 21st Century at the University of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia); at the Universiti Sains Malaysia (Penang, Malaysia); at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam); and at the National University of Singapore (Singapore).
A delegation of Canadians representing a variety of fields—including education, innovation and trade promotion, and culture—will share their experiences and knowledge with their Malaysian, Vietnamese and Singaporean counterparts. These exchanges will provide greater visibility to bilateral co-operation in various sectors, particularly in education and economic development. Information about the delegates will be announced at another time and made available online at www.gg.ca.
State visit to the Republic of Malaysia
In Malaysia, His Excellency will raise Canada’s profile as a commercial partner during meetings with Malaysian government officials and civil society in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. In addition, His Excellency will reach out to students, researchers, university partners and industry representatives on building smart and caring innovative communities. He will participate in round-table discussions on innovation with experts from the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), and meet with the Canadian business community working in Malaysia.
Sunday, November 13
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10:55 p.m.
Arrival in Kuala Lumpur
Upon his arrival in Kuala Lumpur, His Excellency will be welcomed by the Honourable Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Minister in Attendance; the Honourable Dato’ Seri Anifah Haji Aman, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia; Her Excellency Dato’ Hayati Ismail, High Commissioner for Malaysia to Canada; Datuk Wan Hamidah Wan Ibrahim, Ceremonial and International Conference Division from the Prime Minister Department; and Dato’ Syed Sultan Idris, Undersecretary Americas, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Bunga Raya Complex, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Monday, November 14
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10:15 a.m.
State Welcoming Ceremony
The Governor General will be officially welcomed to Malaysia by His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, King of Malaysia, during a ceremony with full military honours.
Parliament Square, Parliament House, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
11:30 a.m.
Courtesy Call by the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia
His Excellency will meet with the Honourable Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia and Minister of Education.
JW Marriot Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – At the beginning of the meeting
1:30 p.m.
Keynote Address at the University of Malaya
The Governor General will deliver a keynote address to some 200 students, researchers, university partners and industry representatives. A panel discussion on “Transferring University Research to the Private Sector to Make ‘Smart’ Cities and Innovative Communities” and a question period with Canadian delegates and Malaysian counterparts will follow. The event will be webcast on www.um.edu.my/.
Asia-Europe Institute Auditorium, 2nd Floor, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
OPEN TO MEDIA
JOINT MEDIA AVAILABILITY– Following the discussion, the Governor General and Dr. Gauth Jasmon, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malaya will answer questions from media in the Asia-Europe Institute Executive Director’s Lounge, 2nd Floor.
3:50 p.m.
Visit to the Masjid Jamek Mosque
His Excellency will be escorted by Ustaz Mohd Faisal Tan Bin Mutalib, Iman of the Mosque, on a walking tour of the Masjid Jamek Mosque. Built in 1908, it is situated at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers, and is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia.
Masjid Jamek Mosque, downtown Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
OPEN TO MEDIA
5:30 p.m.
Meeting with the Canadian Business Community
His Excellency and Canadian delegates will have the opportunity to meet with Canadians working and living in Malaysia. The meeting will focus on sharing experiences and best practices.
Rooms Bintang 1, 2nd and 3rd Floor, JW Marriott Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
OPEN TO MEDIA – Opening remarks only
8:05 p.m.
Audience with His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, King of Malaysia
Upon his arrival at the Istana Negara, His Excellency will meet with His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, King of Malaysia.
Audience Hall, Istana Melawati, Putrajaya, Malaysia
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – Upon arrival at the Palace, during the signing of the guest book and the gift viewing, as well as at the beginning of the audience with His Majesty
8:20 p.m.
State Banquet Hosted by His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, King of Malaysia
His Majesty The Yang di-Pertuan Agong will host a State banquet in honour of the Governor General’s visit to Malaysia. Both His Majesty and His Excellency will deliver speeches on this occasion.
Banquet Hall, Istana Melawati, Putrajaya, Malaysia
OPEN TO MEDIA – Speeches only
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – Upon the Governor General’s departure
Tuesday, November 15
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10:30 a.m.
Round-table Discussion on Innovation with Representatives of the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) and with Malaysian Innovation Leaders
The discussion will focus on areas of potential collaboration between Canada and Malaysia within the science and innovation industries. His Excellency and Canadian delegates will be joined by Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Zakri Abdul Hamid, Science Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia; Mr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman, CEO of MIGHT; Mr. Joshua Brown, Special Officer, CEO’s Office; along with senior representatives of major innovation and research companies in Malaysia and in Canada.
Uniquely positioned as the lead agency for the internationalization of science, technology and innovation in Malaysia, MIGHT provides members with unparalleled access to global thought-leadership in technology centres of excellence around the world. Since its inception in 1993, MIGHT has kept a steady hand on the helm of Malaysia’s high technology ecosystem by pioneering global relationships, leading the national strategy on high technology development and acting as a catalyst for industry advancement.
Kiku Japanese Restaurant, 43rd Floor, Tower 2, Petroleum Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
CLOSED TO MEDIA
MEDIA AVAILABILITY – Following the discussion, the Governor General, Dr. Zakri Abdul Hamid and Mr. Mohd Yusoff Sulaiman will respond to questions from the media in a designated room in the Kiku Japanese Restaurant.
12:30 p.m.
Working Business Luncheon Hosted by Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas)
During his visit to Kuala Lumpur, His Excellency accompanied by Canadian trade delegates will attend a working business luncheon hosted by Dato’ Shamsul, CEO of Petronas.
CLOSED TO MEDIA
Tuesday, November 15
Penang, Malaysia
4:05 p.m.
Arrival in Penang
Upon his arrival in Penang, His Excellency will be welcomed by Dato’ Haji Abdul Halim Hussain, Speaker of the Penang State Assembly, and by other Penang State dignitaries.
Penang International Airport, Penang, Malaysia
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
5:05 p.m.
Courtesy Call by the Chief Minister of Penang
His Excellency will meet with Mr. Lim Guan Eng, Chief Minister of Penang.
Pinang Suite, Room 220, Eastern and Oriental Hotel, Penang, Malaysia
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – At the beginning of the meeting
5:30 p.m.
Visit to St. George’s Anglican Church and Multicultural Landmarks of Georgetown
His Excellency will be escorted by the Venerable Canon Charles Samuel, Archdeacon for Upper North Malaysia, on a walking tour of St. George’s Anglican Church. Completed in 1808, it is the oldest Anglican church in Southeast Asia.
St. George’s Anglican Church, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
OPEN TO MEDIA
8 p.m.
Courtesy Call on the Governor of Penang
The Governor General will meet with Tun Dato’ Sri Utama Abdul Rahman Abbas, Governor of Penang.
Room 1885, Eastern and Oriental Hotel, Penang, Malaysia
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – At the beginning of the meeting
8:30 p.m.
Official Dinner Hosted by the Governor of Penang
Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Abdul Rahman Abbas, Governor of Penang,will host a dinner in honour of His Excellency’s visit to the city of Penang. Both the Governor of Penang and the Governor General will deliver speeches on this occasion.
Ballroom, Ground Floor, Eastern and Oriental Hotel, Penang, Malaysia
OPEN TO MEDIA – Speeches only
Wednesday, November 16
Penang, Malaysia
9:45 a.m.
Keynote Address at the Universiti Sains Malaysia
The Governor General will deliver a keynote address to some 300 students, and key research partners of the university. A panel discussion on the topic of “How the Intersection of University Arts and Science Programs can Contribute to the Private Sector” and a question period with Canadian delegates and Malaysian counterparts will follow. The event will be webcast on www.usm.my.
Cultural Hall, Ground Floor, Dewan Budaya Auditorium, Unversiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
OPEN TO MEDIA
JOINT MEDIA AVAILABILITY– Following the discussion, the Governor General and Datuk Dr. Omar Osman, Vice-Chancellor of the Universiti Sains Malaysia, will answer questions from media in the room adjacent to the Dewan Budaya Auditorium.
12:15 p.m.
Official Departure from Malaysia
The Honourable Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Minister in Attendance, the Honourable Dato’ Haji Abdul Halim Hussain, Speaker of the Penang State Assembly, Her Excellency Dato’ Hayati Ismail, High Commissioner for Malaysia to Canada, Dato’ Naimun Ashakli Mohammed, Chief of Protocol and Dato’ Syed Sultan Idris, Undersecretary Americas, Ministry of Foreign Affairs will bid farewell to the Governor General upon his departure from Malaysia.
Penang International Airport, Penang, Malaysia
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State visit to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
During his visit to Vietnam, the Governor General will highlight the important education linkages between Canada and Vietnam, as well as trade and investment. The visit will offer an opportunity to share views on multiculturalism and respect for human rights, during discussions and meetings with Vietnamese counterparts in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. His Excellency will also be able to recognize the important innovations that Canadian development assistance has supported in the areas of skills training and agriculture in Hanoi and the Mekong Delta.
Wednesday, November 16
Hanoi, Vietnam
2 p.m.
Arrival in Hanoi
Upon his arrival in Hanoi, His Excellency will be welcomed by His Excellency Dao Viet Trung, Chairman of the President’s Office; His Excellency Le Vuong Ha, Vietnamese Ambassador to Canada; and by other officials.
Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, Vietnam
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
4 p.m.
Official Welcoming Ceremony
The Governor General will be officially welcomed to Vietnam by His Excellency Truong Tan Sang, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, during a ceremony with full military honours.
Presidential Palace, Hanoi, Vietnam
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
4:15 p.m.
Official Photo with the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Hall A, Presidential Palace, Hanoi, Vietnam
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
4:20 p.m.
Meeting with the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
The Governor General will meet with the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Hall B, Presidential Palace, Hanoi, Vietnam
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – At the beginning of the meeting
JOINT MEDIA AVAILABILITY – At the conclusion of the meeting, the Governor General and the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam will deliver statements to the media in Hall A of the Palace.
7 p.m.
State Dinner Hosted by the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
His Excellency Truong Tan Sang, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, will host a State dinner in honour of the Governor General’s visit to the country. Both the President and the Governor General will deliver speeches on this occasion.
Banquet Hall, Government Guest House, Hanoi, Vietnam
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – Upon arrival
OPEN TO MEDIA – Speeches only
Thursday, November 17
Hanoi, Vietnam
8:25 a.m.
Wreath-Laying at the Monument of National Heroes and Martyrs
His Excellency will lay a wreath on behalf of the people of Canada at the monument which was built in 1993 to commemorate the men and women who sacrificed themselves for the country’s independence and freedom.
Monument of National Heroes and Martyrs, Hanoi, Vietnam
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
8:40 a.m.
Visit to Hanoi’s Temple of Literature
His Excellency will visit the Temple, which was built in 1070 as a national academy dedicated to Confucius. It provided training to Vietnamese senior administrators for several centuries.
Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam
OPEN TO MEDIA
10 a.m.
Discussion on Multiculturalism with Vietnamese and Canadian Students and Academics
The Governor General and Canadian delegates will participate in a discussion on Canada’s cultural diversity and human values. His Excellency will deliver opening remarks to some 400 students, academics and Canada World Youth volunteers at the Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities. A panel discussion and question period with Canadian delegates and Vietnamese counterparts will follow.
The Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH) has more than 100 international partners, including three Canadian universities (the University of Quebec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue; the University of Toronto; and Télé-Université (TÉLUQ) of the Université du Québec à Montréal). Founded in 1995, the USSH Faculty of International Studies is the only academic institution in Vietnam providing a Canadian studies program.
Auditorium, 8th Floor, Building E, Faculty of International Studies, Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi, Vietnam
OPEN TO MEDIA
2:30 p.m.
Visit to a CIDA-Supported Food Safety and Quality Project Site
This visit will demonstrate how Canadian innovation, expertise and technology in food safety and quality is helping Vietnamese farmers produce safe, high-quality agri-food products for the domestic and international markets. The Governor General and Canadian delegates will visit a safe vegetable production site and a mobile laboratory van, which are both supported by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), in collaboration with the Université de Montréal.
Yen My Commune, Thanh Tri District, Hanoi, Vietnam
OPEN TO MEDIA
5 p.m.
Meeting with the Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam
His Excellency will meet with His Excellency Nguyen Sinh Hung, Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam.
Grand Hall (Ground Floor), Office of the National Assembly, 37 Hung Vuong Street, Hanoi, Vietnam
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – Upon arrival and at the beginning of the meeting
Friday, November 18
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
11 a.m.
Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City
Upon his arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, His Excellency will be welcomed by officials.
VIP Arrival Area, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Noon
Meeting with the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City
His Excellency will meet with Mr. Le Hoang Quan, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City.
Room 25, 1st Floor, People’s Council, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – At the beginning of the meeting
12:45 p.m.
Luncheon with Business Community
His Excellency and Canadian delegates will meet with Canadian business people based in Vietnam, including members of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, to discuss the issue of Canadian innovation and its success on the Vietnamese market. The Governor General will deliver remarks on this occasion.
Diamond Ballroom B, Ground Floor, Sofitel Saigon Plaza Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
OPEN TO MEDIA – Speeches only
3:10 p.m.
Address to Students and Faculty of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry
The Governor General will address some 200 Vietnamese graduates from the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) program and their parents on the topic of the important educational linkages that exist between Canadian and Vietnamese institutions. Since 1997, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry has had a successful partnership with SIAST. Both institutions have co-operated through various channels, including instructor exchange and student internships. E4 Ballroom, Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
OPEN TO MEDIA – Upon arrival and during the discussion with the students
6 p.m.
Reception with Vietnamese Friends of Canada and Members of the Canadian Community Abroad
His Excellency and Canadian delegates will interact with Canadian educators, business people and volunteers, as well as with Vietnamese-Canadians who have returned to support Vietnam in its effort to become a knowledge-based economy.
Ballroom, Ground Floor, Hotel Sofitel Saigon Plaza, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
OPEN TO MEDIA – Speeches only
Saturday, November 19
Can Tho, Vietnam
8:20 a.m.
Arrival in Can Tho
The Governor General will be welcomed by officials upon his arrival in Can Tho.
Can Tho International Airport, Can Tho, Vietnam
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Saturday, November 19
Tra Vinh City, Vietnam
10:40 a.m.
Walking Tour of Mylan Group Facility
Joined by Dr. Nguyen Thanh My, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Mylan Group and a Canadian of Vietnamese origin, His Excellency and Canadian delegates will tour Mylan Group Research and Development facilities, where many Tra Vinh University (TVU) graduates are employed.
The Mylan Groupwas founded in 2004, and constitutes four major branches: Mylan Chemicals, Inc.; Mylan Printing Media Corp.; Mylan Group Research and Development Center; and Mylan Optoelectronics. Mylan Groupis a significant employer in the province and provides on-site training in order to enhance the skilled labour base. Once named the Tra Vinh Community College, this centre of higher education in Tra Vinh was originally established, with the support of CIDA, in 2001. Dr. My actively recruits TVU graduates and helps in the ongoing updating of TVU’s chemistry curriculum.
Mylan Group, Long Duc Industrial Park, Tra Vinh City, Vietnam
OPEN TO MEDIA
11:30 a.m.
Panel Discussion on Skills Training
The Governor General and Canadian delegates will participate in a panel discussion on skills training with Vietnamese counterparts. The Governor General will deliver remarks on education and innovation, as well as on Canada’s contribution to development co-operation, to students of Tra Vinh University and other employers. Following the discussion, there will be a question period between panellists and the audience.
Auditorium 535, Mylan Group Facility, Long Duc Industrial Park, Tra Vinh City, Vietnam
OPEN TO MEDIA
Saturday, November 19
Tham Don Commune, Soc Trang Province, Vietnam
3:10 p.m.
Visit to Beneficiaries of CIDA Agricultural Projects
His Excellency and Canadian delegates will witness how technical and commercial innovations, supported through CIDA projects, have improved the livelihoods of farmers in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta. They will have the opportunity to visit a fragrant rice field and observe the application of an organic rice pesticide. They will also visit a Khmer dairy farm and a milk collection point of the Evergrowth Dairy Cooperative, which are both supported by CIDA. At the collection point, they will also meet with members of a savings and revolving credit group.
Tham Don Commune, My Xuyen District, Soc Trang Province, Vietnam
OPEN TO MEDIA
4:15 p.m.
Visit to the Tac Rong Khmer Temple
Joined by Canadian delegates, His Excellency will tour the Tac Rong Khmer Temple, which was built in 1224. It is considered the oldest among some 90 Khmer temples located in the Soc Trang province.
Tham Don Commune, My Xuyen District, Soc Trang Province, Vietnam
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
State visit to the Republic of Singapore
While in Singapore, His Excellency will underscore our nations’ shared interest in promoting growth through innovation and increased productivity. He will address these issues with Singaporean representatives and meet with Canadians from the business, investment and academic communities. His Excellency will also lay a wreath at the Kranji War Cemetery in memory of the hundreds of Canadian soldiers who were killed in Southeast Asia during World War II. In honour of the Governor General’s visit to Singapore, an orchid will be named after him during a ceremony at the National Orchid Garden.
Saturday, November 19
Singapore
8:50 p.m.
Arrival in Singapore
Upon his arrival in Singapore, His Excellency will be welcomed by Mr. Masagos Zulfiki, Minister of State for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs; by Mr. Lim Chen Hoe, Chief of Protocol of the Republic of Singapore; by Mr. Koh Yong Guan, High Commissioner of Singapore to Canada; and by Mr. David Sevigny, High Commissioner of Canada to the Republic of Singapore.
VIP Terminal Lobby Area, Singapore Changi International Airport, Singapore
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Sunday, November 20
Singapore
11:30 a.m.
Visit to the ArtScience Museum
His Excellency and Canadian delegates will tour the “ArtScience: A Journey through Creativity” exhibit with Mr. Moshe Safdie, a Canadian artist and the architect behind the ArtScience Museum. Original drafts of the building’s design by Mr. Safdie are featured in this exhibition to foster discussion on the interplay of art, science and technology.
ArtScience Museum, Singapore
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – Upon arrival
OPEN TO MEDIA – Beginning of visit
12:30 p.m.
Friends of Canada Networking Luncheon
His Excellency and Canadian delegates will meet with Canadians from the business, investment and academic communities, as well as with members of the resident Canadian community in Singapore. The Governor General will address the audience on this occasion.
Olivia Ballroom, Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – Upon arrival
OPEN TO MEDIA – Speeches only
3:25 p.m.
Visit to the Kranji War Cemetery
The Governor General will visit the cemetery where he will lay a wreath and view the Memorial Wall in honour of the hundreds of Canadian soldiers who were killed in Southeast Asia during World War II. His Excellency will also pay tribute to our fallen soldiers by visiting four Canadian graves.
Kranji War Cemetery, Singapore
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
4:15 p.m.
Orchid-Naming Ceremony
In honour of His Excellency David Johnston’s visit to the country, the Government of Singapore will name an orchid after him during a ceremony at the National Orchid Garden. The Governor General and Canadian delegates will also tour Singapore’s famed National Orchid Garden with Dr. Leong Chee Chiew, Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Commissioner of Parks and Recreation.
National Orchid Garden, Singapore Botanic Garden, Singapore
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY – Upon arrival, during the ceremony and the signing of the visitor’s book
OPEN TO MEDIA –Tour of the National Orchid Garden
Monday, November 21
Singapore
10:45 a.m.
Official Welcoming Ceremony
The Governor General will be officially welcomed to Singapore by His Excellency Tony Tan Keng Tam, President of the Republic of Singapore, during a ceremony with military honours. The Governor General and Canadian delegates will then step inside the presidential palace where they will be introduced to the resident diplomatic community and members of the Singaporean cabinet.
Istana, Singapore, Singapore
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY– Official welcoming ceremony and signing of the guest book
CLOSED TO MEDIA – Introduction to diplomatic community and members of cabinet
11 a.m.
Courtesy Call on the President of the Republic of Singapore
The Governor General and the Canadian delegation will meet with Mr. Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of the Republic of Singapore.
West Drawing Room, 2nd Floor, Istana, Singapore
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY– At the beginning of the meeting
11:30 a.m.
Courtesy Call by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore
The Governor General and the Canadian delegation will meet with the Right Honourable Lee Hsien Loong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore.
East Drawing Room, 2nd Floor, Istana, Singapore
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY– At the beginning of the meeting
1:45 p.m.
Roundtable on Innovation
The discussion, which will be co-hosted by Singapore’s National Research Foundation, will focus on innovation as a key factor in contributing to economic growth and breaking new ground in Singapore and Canada. This exchange with Singaporean counterparts will allow the Governor General and Canadian delegates to examine how Singapore’s research innovation underpins the global competitiveness of its industries, catalyzes new growth, and is transforming the economy in Asia’s innovation hub.
The discussion will take place at SPRING Singapore, a national development agency responsible for helping Singaporean enterprises grow. The agency works with partners to help enterprises in financing, capability and management development, technology and innovation, and accessing new markets.
Symphony Room, Level 15, SPRING Singapore, Singapore
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY– At the beginning of the discussion
3:15 p.m.
Address at the National University of Singapore
The Governor General will deliver a keynote addressto students of the National University of Singapore, to Singaporean tertiary students, and to academic, business and innovation leaders based in Singapore. A panel discussion on the Role of Universities in the Development of
Knowledge Clusters, as well as a question period with Canadian delegates and Singaporean counterparts will follow. The Governor General’s address will be live on http://nuscast.nus.edu.sg/.
Cultural Centre Theatre, Main Campus, National University of Singapore, Singapore
OPEN TO MEDIA
MEDIA AVAILABILITY– Following the discussion, the Governor General will answer questions from the media in the VIP Room at the Mezzanine Level.
5:30 p.m.
Round-table Discussion on Community Engagement with the President of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore
His Excellency and Canadian delegates will meet with Hj Mohd Alami Musa, President of the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, and other members to address key policies and approaches to community engagement in Singapore.
Theatre, 2nd Level, Harmony Centre, Singapore
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY– Upon arrival and at the beginning of the discussion
8 p.m.
State Banquet Dinner Hosted by the Government of Singapore
The President of the Republic of Singapore will host a State banquet in honour of the Governor General’s visit to the country. The President and the Governor General will deliver speeches on this occasion.
Banquet Room, Istana, Singapore
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY– Upon arrival
OPEN TO MEDIA – Speeches only
Tuesday, November 22
Singapore
10:30 a.m.
Visit to the Canadian Aviation Electronics (CAE) Simulator
During a visit to CAE facilities, the Governor General and Canadian delegates will have the opportunity to try the simulator while receiving an overview of CAE’s capabilities and its current activities and growth forecasts for Singapore and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations region.
SIA Training Centre, Annex Building STC-03D, Singapore
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
