Dear friends, Canada Day is a time for family and friends to come together in celebration of the values, the people and the institutions that make us proud to call ourselves Canadian. We are a diverse country, both geographically and culturally, yet we are united in our commitment to democracy, human rights and compassion for our fellow citizens. Nova Scotia has played, and continues to play, a significant role in the progress of our great nation. Our province is the birthplace of responsible government in Canada, we have a long and proud military tradition, some of the best musicians and...

Lt.-Gov. J.J. Grant and Mrs. Joan Grant extend congratulations to Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son today, July 22 2013. From July 23, members of the public are invited to sign the congratulatory message book available at Government House, 1451 Barrington St., from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Aug. 31. The book will then be sent to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge from the people of Nova Scotia. Canadians wishing to mark the birth of the Royal baby are also invited to sign an online book of congratulations on the Governor General’s website...

It is with sadness that Mrs. Grant and I learned of the death of the Honourable Mr. Alex Colville P.C, C.C, O.N.S. Mr. Colville was an artist of extraordinary talent who used his gifts to capture significant moments in history such as Canada’s involvement in the Second World War and also the quiet moments of ordinary life in rural Nova Scotia. As one of the most celebrated artists of our time, Mr. Coleville was one of the first named Officers of the Order of Canada in 1967 and was later elevated to Companion of the Order of Canada in 1982 for a lifetime of outstanding achievement and...

Friends, On the occasion of National Aboriginal Day 2013, I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the history, culture and vibrancy of the many and varied Aboriginal communities across Canada. As Her Majesty’s representative in Nova Scotia, I take great pride in celebrating the heritage and traditions of First Nations people, an integral part of Canada’s, and Nova Scotia’s, past and future. This past February, I had the honour to present The Queen with a small gift – a beautiful quill work box made by Mi’kmaq artisans. Although Her Majesty...