The Rt Hon. Ramon John Hynatyshyn

Rank:	24th
Term of Office:	January 29, 1990 - February 8, 1995
Predecessor:	Jeanne Sauvé
Successor:	Roméo Leblanc
Birth:	March 16, 1934
Place of Birth:	Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Death:	December 18, 2002
Spouse:	Karen Gerda Nygaard Andreasen
Profession:	Politician
Religion:	Ukrainian Orthodox

The Right Honourable Ramon John "Ray" Hnatyshyn PC, CC (March 16, 1934 - December 18, 2002) was Canada's twenty-fourth governor general, serving from 1990 to 1995. John Hnatyshyn of Canada File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... February 8 is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Right Honourable Jeanne Mathilde Sauvé, PC , CC , CMM , CD (née Benoit) (April 26, 1922 – January 26, 1993) was a Canadian journalist, politician and stateswoman. ... The Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc PC, CC, CMM, CD (born December 18, 1927 in Memramcook, New Brunswick) is a former Governor General of Canada. ... March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (76th in Leap years). ... 1934 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... For other uses see Saskatoon (disambiguation). ... December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A profession is a specialized work function within society, generally performed by a professional. ... A politician is an individual involved in politics. ... The Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) is currently separated into three major jurisdictions: that body of Christians from Ukraine who are united under the Patriarch of Moscow, who in turn is in communion with the other patriarchs of the Eastern Orthodox Church (the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Moscow Patriarchate - UOC-MP). ... The Right Honourable (abbreviated The Rt Hon. ... The Queens Privy Council for Canada is the ceremonial council of advisors to the Queen of Canada, whose members are appointed by her Governor General in Canada for life on the advice of the Prime Minister. ... CC in Roman numerals is 200. ... March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (76th in Leap years). ... 1934 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... December 18 is the 352nd day of the year (353rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Governor General of Canada (French: Gouverneur général or Gouverneure générale) is the representative of the Canadian monarch. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Ray Hnatyshyn, Ukrainian Canadian, was born the son of Canadian senator John Hnatyshyn in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan and practised law in that province until being elected to the House of Commons. He served as Conservative Member of Parliament for Saskatoon-area ridings from 1974 to 1988. A Ukrainian Canadian is a person of Ukrainian descent or origin who was born in or immigrated to Canada. ... The Senate (French: Sénat) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, which also includes the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the House of Commons. ... For other uses see Saskatoon (disambiguation). ... The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is the largest education institution in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. ... The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, which also includes the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. ... The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada (PC) was a Canadian centre-right conservative political party that existed from 1867 to 2003. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1988 is a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

He was appointed as the energy minister under the Joe Clark government, and as house leader and justice minister under Brian Mulroney. Hnatyshyn was appointed governor-general on December 14, 1989, succeeding Jeanne Sauvé. He was officially sworn in January 29, 1990. The Right Honourable Charles Joseph Clark, PC , CC , AOE , MA , BA , LL.D. (born June 5, 1939) was the sixteenth prime minister of Canada from June 4, 1979, to March 2, 1980. ... The Right Honourable Martin Brian Mulroney, PC , CC , GOQ , LL.D. (born March 20, 1939), was the eighteenth Prime Minister of Canada from September 17, 1984, to June 25, 1993. ... December 14 is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1989 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Right Honourable Jeanne Mathilde Sauvé, PC , CC , CMM , CD (née Benoit) (April 26, 1922 – January 26, 1993) was a Canadian journalist, politician and stateswoman. ... January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Hnatyshyn was largely responsible for popularizing the office of the governor general. He opened Rideau Hall, the governor general's official residence, to tourists in 1990, reversing Mme. Sauvé's security policy. He also opened the residence's skating rink to the public and hosted a rock concert to promote education. Rideau Hall is the official residence of the Governor General of Canada, and is the place of residence of the Monarch of Canada when visiting Ottawa. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

He also established the Governor General's Awards for the Performing Arts in 1992. 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Jean Chrétien government named Senator Roméo LeBlanc as his successor, and Mr. Hnatyshyn completed his term on February 6, 1995. During his time as the Queen's representative, he was the well-liked, humorous official host to 26 Heads of State and made at least 1200 speeches. The Right Honourable Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien, PC , LL.D (born January 11, 1934) was the twentieth Prime Minister of Canada, serving from November 4, 1993, to December 12, 2003. ... The Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc PC, CC, CMM, CD (born December 18, 1927 in Memramcook, New Brunswick) is a former Governor General of Canada. ... February 6 is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

From April 1989 to January 1990, he practised law at the establishment of Gowling, Strathy & Henderson. In 1990 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four with the length of 30 days. ... 1989 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... January is the first month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam meaning desiring a better country. ...

Hnatyshyn died shortly before Christmas in 2002. According to tradition, he lay-in-state for several days in Canada's Senate Chamber. Though he was Ukrainian Orthodox, he was commemorated at a multi-faith ceremony held December 23, 2002 at Ottawa's Christ Church Cathedral, which included a eulogy from CBC chief correspondent Peter Mansbridge [1]. Governor General Adrienne Clarkson paid tribute to one of her predecessors via video [2] because she and her husband, John Ralston Saul, were en route to the Persian Gulf to spend Christmas with the Canadian troops there. 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC) is an Eastern Orthodox Church in Canada, primarily serving faithful Ukrainian Canadians. ... December 23 is the 357th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (358th in leap years). ... 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... CBC redirects here, as this is the most common use of the abbreviation. ... Peter Mansbridge (born July 6, 1948) is a Canadian journalist and anchor of The National, CBC Televisions flagship nightly newscast. ... Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Louise Clarkson, CC, CMM, COM, CD (born February 10, 1939) is the current Governor General of Canada. ... John Ralston Saul His Excellency John Ralston Saul, CC , Ph. ...

Arms of Ray Hnatyshyn

On March 16, 2004, the Government of Canada unveiled a $.49 postage stamp with an image of him taken on the day he became Governor General (January 29, 1990), he is dressed in formal wear, standing against a bronze, tone-on-tone background depicting part of the heraldic coat of arms created for him. The picture was taken by Canadian Press photographer Paul Chaisson. The stamp itself was created by Vancouver designer Susan Mavor depicting his humour and thoughtfulness. His wife Gerda was in attendance. Image File history File links This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... Image File history File links This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... March 16 is the 75th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (76th in Leap years). ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Canadian dollar, CAD or C$, is the unit of currency of Canada. ... This 1974 stamp from Japan depicts a Class 8620 steam locomotive. ... January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Formal - relating to form. ... Bronze figurine, found at Öland Bronze is the traditional name for a broad range of alloys of copper. ... A modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ... The Canadian Press is a Canadian news agency established in 1917 as a vehicle to distribute Associated Press material to Canadian news media, mainly because it was very difficult to spread news across such a huge country, covering many time zones. ... This is a list of notable photographers in the art, documentary and fashion traditions. ... Members of Parliament Libby Davies, Ujjal Dosanjh, David Emerson, Hedy Fry, Stephen Owen Members of the Legislative Assembly Gordon Campbell, David Chudnovsky, Adrian Dix, Colin Hansen, Jenny Kwan, Lorne Mayencourt, Wally Oppal, Gregor Robertson, Shane Simpson, Carole Taylor Mayor Larry Campbell Governing Body Vancouver City Council Latitude: Longitude: 49°16... Designer is a broad term for a person who designs any of a variety of things. ... Humour (Commonwealth English) or humor (American English) is the ability or quality of people, objects or situations to evoke feelings of amusement in other people. ... Marriage is a relationship that plays a key role in the definition of many families. ...

Spouse

On January 9, 1960, he married Karen Gerda Nygaard Andreasen, who as the spouse of the Governor General is made a Companion of the Order of Canada. They had two sons. January 9 is the 9th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam meaning desiring a better country. ...

The Right Honourable Jeanne Mathilde Sauvé, PC , CC , CMM , CD (née Benoit) (April 26, 1922 – January 26, 1993) was a Canadian journalist, politician and stateswoman. ... The Governor General of Canada (French: Gouverneur général or Gouverneure générale) is the representative of the Canadian monarch. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Right Honourable Roméo LeBlanc PC, CC, CMM, CD (born December 18, 1927 in Memramcook, New Brunswick) is a former Governor General of Canada. ...

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• The Right Honourable Ramon John Hnatyshyn - Government of Canada