September 21, 2020
September 21, 2020 On behalf of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, Lieutenant Governor Janice C. Filmon will honour ten Manitobans with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, during a ceremony at Government House on Monday, September 21, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. As an official honour created by the … Continued
September 10, 2020
September 10, 2020 Twelve Manitobans, whose contributions encompass a broad range of endeavours and accomplishments, will today receive the Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour. An intimate, reduced-capacity investiture ceremony will take place at the Manitoba Legislative Building, which will comply with all public health guidelines. The ceremony will be streamed live today and … Continued
September 8, 2020
September 8, 2020 Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon will present the Lieutenant Governor’s Historical Preservation and Promotion awards at 5 p.m. today at Government House to five Manitobans for their prolonged, meritorious service in the preservation and promotion of the province’s history and heritage. Recipients are: Jean Ammeter (Headingley); John Burchill (Winnipeg); Gordon Crossley (Winnipeg); Gail … Continued
July 15, 2020
July 15, 2020 Occasion Also Marked with Unveiling of Time Capsule To Be Opened Again in 2120 To celebrate the Legislative Building’s 100th birthday, Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon and Premier Brian Pallister joined Speaker Myrna Driedger at the Louis Riel statue on the bank of the Red River in a rededication ceremony. The lieutenant-governor, as … Continued
July 15, 2020
July 15, 2020 Twelve Manitobans, whose contributions encompass a broad range of endeavours and accomplishments, will soon receive the Order of Manitoba, the province’s highest honour. The formal investiture ceremony will be held at a yet-to-be determined date at the Manitoba Legislative Building, subject to public health guidelines. Traditionally announced on May 12 (Manitoba Day) … Continued
April 5, 2020
April 5, 2020 Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, shared a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty The Queen: “As the people of Canada experience profound and rapid changes to their lives, we are all concerned about the future. It may be difficult to remain hopeful when faced … Continued
March 25, 2020
March 25, 2020 OTTAWA—Dear fellow Canadians, As you are all well aware, we find ourselves in a complex and difficult situation. We are facing an invisible adversary that threatens our way of life. It is already affecting us with full force. By now, a new reality has set in and here in Canada, like everywhere … Continued
February 25, 2020
February 25, 2020 Next Presentation in the Lieutenant-Governor’s Conversations & Celebrations Series of Free Public Events Celebrating Manitoba’s Ceremonial Home Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon invites Manitobans to join her in engaging in Conversations and Celebrations – a monthly gathering of fascinating and entertaining people from across this great province. Lt.-Gov. Filmon developed this initiative to … Continued
January 28, 2020
January 28, 2020 Next Presentation in the Lieutenant-Governor’s Conversations & Celebrations Series of Free Public Events Celebrating Manitoba’s Ceremonial Home Lt.-Gov. Janice C. Filmon invites Manitobans to join her in engaging in Conversations and Celebrations – a monthly gathering of fascinating and entertaining people from across this great province. Lt.-Gov. Filmon developed this initiative to … Continued
January 23, 2020
January 23, 2020 Nominations are still being accepted for for the Lieutenant Governor’s Make a Difference Community Awards which are presented annually to six deserving individuals from across the province. The awards will be presented at the 37th Annual Volunteer Awards banquet on April 9 at the Club Regent Events Centre in Winnipeg. The awards … Continued