OTTAWA—Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston will be inNew Brunswickfrom May 3 to 4, 2015. They will be attending events focused on education, innovation, mental health and volunteerism.
“Sharon and I are looking forward to meeting with the warm people of New Brunswick,” said His Excellency. “We will visit the communities of Fredericton and Shippagan to highlight their rich history and traditions, as well as to shed light on the innovative work that is being accomplished in various sectors.”
Below is Their Excellencies’ detailed itinerary (Atlantic Daylight Time):
Sunday, May 3
Fredericton
4:30 p.m.
Meeting with the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick
The Governor General will meet with the Honourable Jocelyne Roy Vienneau, Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick.
Government House, 51 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton
PHOTO OP - At the beginning of the meeting
MEDIA CONTACT: Tim Richardson, Principal Secretary and Chief-of-Staff, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, 506-453-2505, tim.richardson@gnb.ca
4:30 p.m.
Her Excellency Sharon Johnston to Visit the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Mrs. Johnston will meet with the individuals who have been chosen as the faces of the CMHA 2015 Mental Health Week campaign and hear their personal stories. Mrs. Johnston will also meet with CMHA staff, community members and clients to learn about the important services that are available through the CMHA.
CMHA will be marking its 64th annual Mental Health Week from May 4 to 10, an annual national event designed to encourage people from all walks of life to learn, talk, reflect and engage with others on all issues relating to mental health.
#MyDefinition is a poster campaign designed aimed at ending the stigma of mental illness and raising awareness through the Faces of the Campaign by bringing the community together to engage in conversations about mental health.
403 Regent St., Suite 202, Fredericton
OPEN TO MEDIA
MEDIA CONTACT: Christa Baldwin, Executive Director, CMHA, 506-455-5231 ext. 102, cbaldwin.cmhanb@rogers.com
5:15 p.m.
Meeting with the Premier of New Brunswick
The Governor General will meet with the Honourable Brian Gallant, Premier of New Brunswick.
Chancery Place, Office of the Premier, 675 King St., Fredericton
PHOTO OP: At the beginning of the meeting
MEDIA CONTACT: Shawn Berry, Press Secretary, Office of the Premier, 506-453-2144, shawn.berry@gnb.ca
Monday, May 4
Fredericton
8:30 a.m.
Opening address at the 2015 Conference of the Canadian Association of Public Schools – International (CAPS-I)
The Governor General will deliver the opening address at the 2015 CAPS-I Conference. His address will be followed by a question-and-answer period.
CAPS-I is a non-profit association comprised of 114 publicly-funded school districts/boards. Members offer educational programs in English and/or French for international students from around the globe at various grade levels from elementary through to high school graduation. While studying short or longer term, these international students reside with local Canadian host families.
Delta Fredericton, Grand Ballroom, 225 Woodstock Rd, Fredericton
OPEN TO MEDIA
MEDIA CONTACT: Bonnie McKie, Executive Director, CAPS-I, 403-608-8231 or info@caps-i.ca
9:00 a.m.
Her Excellency Sharon Johnston to Visit the Capital Region Mental Health & Addictions Association
Accompanied by Mr. Vienneau and Mrs Woodside, Mrs. Johnston will visit with volunteers and staff from the Capital Region Mental Health & Addictions Association as well as with clients of the Victoria Health Centre. She will also take part in their various activities.
The Capital Region Mental Health & Addictions Association is a strong advocate for persons with mental illness and their families.
Victoria Health Centre, 65 Brunswick St., Fredericton
OPEN TO MEDIA
MEDIA CONTACT: Dawn Maskill, Executive Director, Capital Region Mental Health & Addictions Association, 506-458-1803, dawn.maskill@crmhaa.ca
9:45 a.m.
Meeting with the Mayor of Fredericton
The Governor General will meet with His Worship Brad Woodside, Mayor of Fredericton.
Fredericton City Hall, 397 Queen St., Fredericton
PHOTO OP: Signing of the guest book upon His Excellency’s arrival
MEDIA CONTACT: Wayne Knorr, Communications Manager, City of Fredericton, 506-460-2181, wayne.knorr@fredericton.ca
10:30 a.m.
Meeting with 21inc.
Accompanied by the Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick, the Governor General will take part in a discussion with leaders from 21inc. on the subject of our rapidly changing world and the importance of innovation. This discussion will contribute to the preparation and planning for the third edition of the 21inc. Ideas Festival. Under the theme of “100 Ideas for the Next 100 Years”, the festival will be held November 4 to 6, 2015, in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
The 21 Leaders for the 21st Century, commonly known as 21inc. is an innovative non-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurial leaders under the age of 40 across Atlantic Canada. They envision a region with the entrepreneurial leadership required to be prosperous, sustainable, and resilient in an interconnected and global 21st century. The organization has graduated close to 200 youth leaders from their programming and has promoted innovation and regional co-operation through its first three editions of the Ideas Festival.
Government House, 51 Woodstock Rd., Fredericton
OPEN TO MEDIA
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Hrabluk, President and Founder of 21inc, 506-647-3792, lisa@wickedideas.ca
Monday, May 4
Shippagan
2:00 p.m.
Meeting with Lobster, Crab and Shrimp Fishermen
Accompanied by Jean Lanteigne, Director General of the Fédération régionale acadienne des pêcheurs professionnels inc. (FRAPP), Their Excellencies will meet with lobster, crab and shrimp fishers from the Shippagan Quay to observe their day-to-day activities and to learn about their trade in the heart of New Brunswick’s commercial fishing capital.
Shippagan Quay, Shippagan
OPEN TO MEDIA
MEDIA CONTACT: Jean Lanteigne, Director General, Fédération régionale acadienne des pêcheurs professionnels inc. (FRAPP), 506-336-1414, jean.lanteigne@frapp.org
3:15 p.m.
Presentation of the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award
His Excellency will present the Caring Canadian Award to eight individuals from the Acadian Peninsula who volunteer in their community. His Excellency will also deliver an address.
Gisèle-McGraw Amphitheatre, Université de Moncton, Shippagan Campus
OPEN TO MEDIA
MEDIA CONTACT: Diane Roy-Friolet, Director of Communications, 506-336-3400 ext. 3405, diane.roy-friolet@umoncton.ca
3:30 p.m.
Visit to the Université de Moncton, Shippagan Campus
Following the presentation of the Caring Canadian Award, Their Excellencies will meet with Acadian artists specializing in photography, painting, poetry and stained glass at the “Carrefour de l’apprentissage” and will learn about their works and their ties to the community.
Accompanied by Sid-Ahmed Selouani, Vice-Rector at the Shippigan Campus, Their Excellencies will then visit the multi-purpose fish laboratory to learn about fish research activities.
They will then visit the Laboratoire de recherche en interaction Humain-Système (LARHIS) and the radio frequency identification (RFID) lab, where they will learn more about the innovative partnerships between the university and the public and private sectors in the language industry.
The Shippagan Campus plays a leading role in university education in northeastern New Brunswick. The Université de Moncton offers over 50 programs to students from Shippagan.
Université de Moncton, Shippagan Campus
OPEN TO MEDIA
MEDIA CONTACT: Diane Roy-Friolet, Director of Communications, 506-336-3400 ext. 3405, diane.roy-friolet@umoncton.ca
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