MP Ray Hnatyshyn & Gilles Lamontagne Minister of National Defence attend a reception following a parade at #107 Spitfire Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Saskatoon, SK - circa 1980

Ramon John "Ray" Hnatyshyn, PC, CC, CMM, CD, BA, LL.B, QC, FRHSC (hon) (anglicized pronunciation /nəˈtɪʃən/) (March 16, 1934 – December 18, 2002) was Canada's twenty-fourth governor general, serving from 1990 to 1995. Regions Political culture Foreign relations Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      The Governor General of Canada (French: Gouverneure générale du Canada or Gouverneur général du Canada) is the vice-regal representative in Canada of the Canadian Monarch, who is the Head of State; Canada is one of... January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 39th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... 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Ray Hnatyshyn, a Ukrainian Canadian, was born the son of Canadian senator John Hnatyshyn in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. As a youth he was an Air Cadet in #107 Spitfire Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Saskatoon. 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 of Canada (French: Le Sénat du Canada) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the House of Commons. ... The Honourable John Hnatyshyn (January 20, 1907 – May 2, 1967) was a Canadian lawyer, Senator and father of Ray Hnatyshyn, the twenty-fourth Governor General of Canada. ... Saskatoon is a city located in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. ... Royal Canadian Air Cadets (RCAirC) is a Canadian national youth program for persons aged 12 to 18. ... Lilium University of Saskatchewan - The University of Saskatchewan Centennial Lily by plant breeder Donna Hay. ... The House of Commons (French: Chambre des communes) is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign (represented by the Governor General) and the Senate. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

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. Charles Joseph Joe Clark, PC, CC, AOE, MA, LLD (born June 5, 1939) was the sixteenth prime minister of Canada, from June 4, 1979, to March 3, 1980. ... Martin Brian Mulroney, PC, CC, GOQ, LLD (born March 20, 1939), was the eighteenth Prime Minister of Canada from September 17, 1984, to June 25, 1993 and was leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada from 1983 to 1993. ... is the 348th day of the year (349th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 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. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 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. ...

He also established the Governor General's Awards for the Performing Arts in 1992. He was an honorary member of the Royal Military College of Canada club, H17416. The Royal Military College of Canada (RMC), is the military academy of the Canadian Forces and is a full degree-granting university. ...

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. Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien, usually known as Jean Chrétien, PC, QC, BA, BCL, LLD (h. ... The Right Honourable Roméo-Adrien LeBlanc, PC, CC, ONB, CMM, CD (born December 18, 1927 in Memramcook, New Brunswick) is a former Governor General of Canada. ... is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ...

From April 1989 to January 1990, he practised law at the firm of Gowling, Strathy & Henderson, a practice he resumed following his term as Governor General. Upon his investiture as Governor General in 1990, he was ex-officio made a Companion of the Order of Canada, Commander of the Order of Military Merit, Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. John and awarded the Canadian Forces Decoration in recognition of his role as commander-in-chief of the Canadian Forces. In 2002 Hnatyshyn was installed as Chancellor of Carleton University in Ottawa. Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country (Hebrews 11. ... The Order of Military Merit is an Order (decoration) issued by Canada to members of the Canadian Forces who have demonstrated dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty. ... HRH The Duke of Gloucester is Grand Prior of the Venerable Order of Saint John. ... The Canadian Forces Decoration is a Canadian award given to officers and members of the Canadian Forces who have completed twelve years of military service. ... This article is about the university in Ottawa, Ontario. ...

Hnatyshyn died of pancreatitis 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 the funeral rite of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, which was officiated by Archbishop Yurij (Kalistchuk), Bishop of Toronto and the clergy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada, and 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. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas. ... The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC) is an Eastern Orthodox Church in Canada, primarily serving Ukrainian Canadians. ... December 23 is the 357th day of the year (358th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Christ Church Catherdral Christ Church Cathedral is the Anglican cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. ... The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada (UOCC) is an Eastern Orthodox Church in Canada, primarily serving Ukrainian Canadians. ... Archbishop Yurij (secular name: George Kalistchuk born in Lachine, Quebec on May 26, 1951) is Archbishop of Toronto in the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. ... The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), a Canadian crown corporation, is the country’s national public radio and television broadcaster. ... Peter Mansbridge Peter Mansbridge (born July 6, 1948) is a Canadian journalist and anchor of The National, CBC Televisions flagship nightly newscast. ... Adrienne Louise Clarkson (née Poy) (Chinese: ; Pinyin: , Hakka: Ńg Pên-kî, Cantonese: Ng5 Bing1 zi1), PC, CC, CMM, COM, CD, LL.D (honoris causa) (born February 10, 1939) is an accomplished Canadian journalist and stateswoman. ... Image:Bigphotojonralstonsaulcc. ...

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 widow Gerda was in attendance. March 16 is the 75th day of the year (76th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Loonie. ... A selection of Hong Kong postage stamps A postage stamp is evidence of pre-paying a fee for postal services. ... January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Look up formal in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Assorted ancient Bronze castings found as part of a cache, probably intended for recycling. ... 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 (CP) is a Canadian news agency established in 1917 as a vehicle to permit Canadian newspapers of the day to exchange their news and information. ... This is a list of notable photographers in the art, documentary and fashion traditions. ... Motto: By Sea, Land, and Air We Prosper Location of Vancouver within the Greater Vancouver Regional District in British Columbia, Canada Coordinates: , Country  Canada Province  British Columbia Region Lower Mainland Regional District Greater Vancouver Incorporated 1886 Government  - Mayor Sam Sullivan (NPA)  - City Council List of Councilors Suzanne Anton (NPA) Peter... Designer is a broad term for a person who designs any of a variety of things. ... Look up humor in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

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. During Hnatyshyn's time in office, Gerda wrote a book on the history of Rideau Hall which is still in print today and is sold at the Rideau Hall gift shop. is the 9th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Karen Gerda Hnatyshyn (née Karen Gerda Nygaard Andreasen) was the wife of Ray Hnatyshyn, Governor General of Canada from 1990 to 1995, and served as viceregal consort during Ray Hnatyshyns term of office. ... Seal of the Order of Canada The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, with membership awarded to those who exemplify the Orders Latin motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means (those) desiring a better country (Hebrews 11. ...

Titles, honours, and awards

Shorthand titles

• March 1, 1934 – June 4, 1979: Mr. Raymond John Hnatyshyn
• June 4, 1979 – January 29, 1990: The Honourable Raymond John Hnatyshyn, PC, MP.
• January 29, 1990 – February 6, 1995: His Excellency the Right Honourable Raymond John Hnatyshyn, PC, CC, CMM, KStJ, CD, QC.
• February 6, 1995 – December 18, 2002: The Right Honourable Raymond John Hnatyshyn PC, CC, CMM, KStJ, CD, QC.

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Honours

Commonwealth Realms honours

Country Award or order Class or position Year Citation Canada Queen's Privy Council for Canada Privy Coucillor 1979-2002 Canada Queen's Counsel 1988-2002 Canada Order of Canada Chancellor and Principal Companion 1990-1995 [1] Canada Order of Military Merit Chancellor and Commander 1990-1995 [1] Canada Canadian Forces Decoration 1990-2002 Commonwealth Realms Venerable Order of Saint John Knight Grand Cross, Prior and Chief Officer 1990-1995 [1] Canada Commemorative Medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada 1992-2002 Canada Order of Canada Companion 1995-2002 Canada Order of Military Merit Commander 1995-2002 Commonwealth Realms Venerable Order of Saint John Knight of Justice 1995-2002 Canada Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal 2002 Non-national Commonwealth Realms honours Country Organization Award or position Year Citation Canada Law Society of Saskatchewan Honorary Life Member 1989-2002 Canada Royal Heraldry Society of Canada Honorary Fellow 1993-2002 Non-national foreign honours Country Organization Award or position Year Citation Ukraine World Congress of Ukrainians St. Volodymyr Medal 1989-2002 Israel Hebrew University Mount Scopus Award 1996-2002 Military positions Military Force Unit Position Year Canadian Forces Commander-in-Chief of Canadian Forces 1990-1995 External links The Right Honourable Ramon John Hnatyshyn - Government of Canada Parliament of Canada Preceded by Alfred Pullen Gleave Member of Parliament for Saskatoon—Biggar 1972–1979 Succeeded by The electoral district was abolished in 1976. Preceded by The electoral district was created in 1976. Member of Parliament for Saskatoon West 1979–1988 Succeeded by The electoral district was abolished in 1987. Government offices Preceded by Jeanne Sauvé Governor General of Canada 1990–1995 Succeeded by Roméo LeBlanc Academic offices Preceded by Arthur Kroeger Chancellor of Carleton University 2002 Succeeded by Marc Garneau  v • d • e Governors General of Canada since Confederation (1867 to present) Monck | Lisgar | Dufferin | Lorne | Lansdowne | Stanley | Aberdeen | Minto | Grey | Connaught | Devonshire | Byng | Willingdon | Bessborough | Tweedsmuir | Athlone | Alexander | Massey | Vanier | Michener | Léger | Schreyer | Sauvé | Hnatyshyn | LeBlanc | Clarkson | Jean