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The Oakville Community Foundation in partnership with the Oakville Chamber of Commerce presents His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston Governor General of Canada The Oakville Community Foundation, in partnership with the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, is honoured to present a thought-provoking keynote address by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at the The Governor General of Oakville Conference Centre. Canada will present a The Governor General's speech will address the importance of a coordinated keynote address on Tuesday, community effort in welcoming Syrian December 15 at the refugees to Canada. On December 1, Oakville Conference Centre. 2015, he hosted a forum at Rideau Hall, in Ottawa, with panel discussions that shed light on Canada's diversity, inclusion and volunteerism efforts to prepare for the arrival of the Syrian refugees. The Governor General strongly believes that a smart and caring nation is built on giving. He is calling on Canadians and leaders from the public sector to work together to ensure an His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, effective and welcoming national response to the Syrian crisis. Governor General of Canada. He was sworn in on October 1, The Oakville Community Foundation and the Oakville Chamber of 2010 and is the 28th governor general since Confederation. Commerce are community partners with shared values: to build a stronger, Small Business Events At-A-Glance Photo credit: MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall (2014) Week more vibrant community for all residents and businesses. They are honoured to be hosting the Governor General. Welcoming Syrian Refugees is a Community Effort Tuesday, December 15, 2015 Oakville Conference Centre 2515 Wyecroft Road 5:30pm Reception 7:00pm Dinner Purchase Tickets Today www.oakvillechamber.com (905)845-6613 jad@oakvillechamber.com Thank you to our Partners