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with the Governor General

Michaëlle Jean

from Wednesday, September 27th 2006

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dialogue

Welcome to www.citizenvoices.gg.ca

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This site is for you. It is a place of dialogue. Forums, blogs, chat—join in and share your concerns, your ideas, your experiences, and your achievements. Talk with other Internet users across the country.

Every day, as I meet with citizens across Canada and around the world, I am witness not only to terrible hardships but also to extremely positive initiatives. I want to share with you all that I have seen and heard. I hope to tell you about the women, men and young people who are working to make this a better world. I hope that this site will bring people together and break down the solitudes that separate us.

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by Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean

Tuesday, 05. December 2006
The pride and courage of the Ghanaian People

 

 

 

 

 

 This year marks 100 years of Canadian presence in Ghana. Africa’s white fathers arrived in Navrongo in 1906. But it was not until 1957, when Ghana achieved independence, that co-operation between Canada and this West African country really picked up momentum. Since then, thousands of Canadian workers have made an invaluable contribution to the lives of the Ghanaian people, particularly in the areas of health, education, engineering and agriculture. I met with some of our workers in the field ...


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