Ottawa Rideau Hall Photo Gallery

Introduction

For over 130 years, Rideau Hall has been the official residence of the Governor General of Canada, the Queen's representative in the country.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada

Born in Hong Kong in 1939, Madame Clarkson came to Canada as a refugee with her family, during the war in 1942. She received her early education in the Ottawa public school system and later obtained an Honours B.A. and an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Toronto. She also did post-graduate work at the Sorbonne in France. Madame Clarkson is fluently bilingual.

A leading figure in Canada's cultural life, Madame Clarkson has had a rich and distinguished career in broadcasting, journalism, the arts and the public service. From 1982 to 1987, Madame Clarkson served as the first agent-general for Ontario in Paris, promoting Ontario's business and cultural interests in France, Italy and Spain. She was the president and publisher of McClelland & Stewart from 1987 to 1988. From 1965 to 1982, Madame Clarkson worked as host, writer and producer of several influential programs on CBC Television, including "Take Thirty", "Adrienne at Large" and "the fifth estate". A noted writer, she also contributed numerous articles to major newspapers and magazines in Canada and wrote three books. In 1988, she assumed responsibilities as executive producer, host and writer for the programs "Adrienne Clarkson's Summer Festival" and "Adrienne Clarkson Presents" for a period of 11 years. She also wrote and directed several films. Her work in television has garnered her dozens of TV awards in Canada and in the United States.

At the time of her becoming Governor General, Madame Clarkson served as chairwoman of the board of trustees of the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec, as well as president of the executive board of IMZ, the international audio-visual association of music, dance and cultural programmers, based in Vienna. She was also the executive producer and host of the CBC Television program, "Something Special", a lay bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada, as well as honorary patron of a number of artistic and charitable organizations. She has received honorary doctorates and academic distinctions from a number of Canadian universities.

Madame Clarkson has received numerous prestigious awards both in Canada and abroad in recognition for her outstanding contribution in professional and charitable endeavours. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1992, and upon her appointment as Governor General in 1999, she became Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada.

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Introduction
For over 130 years, Rideau Hall has been the official residence of the Governor General of Canada, the Queen's representative in the country.
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada Born in Hong Kong in 1939, Madame Clarkson came to Canada as a refugee with her family, during the war in 1942. She received her early education in the Ottawa public school system and later obtained an Honours B.A. and an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Toronto. She also did post-graduate work at the Sorbonne in France. Madame Clarkson is fluently bilingual.




A leading figure in Canada's cultural life, Madame Clarkson has had a rich and distinguished career in broadcasting, journalism, the arts and the public service. From 1982 to 1987, Madame Clarkson served as the first agent-general for Ontario in Paris, promoting Ontario's business and cultural interests in France, Italy and Spain. She was the president and publisher of McClelland & Stewart from 1987 to 1988. From 1965 to 1982, Madame Clarkson worked as host, writer and producer of several influential programs on CBC Television, including "Take Thirty", "Adrienne at Large" and "the fifth estate". A noted writer, she also contributed numerous articles to major newspapers and magazines in Canada and wrote three books. In 1988, she assumed responsibilities as executive producer, host and writer for the programs "Adrienne Clarkson's Summer Festival" and "Adrienne Clarkson Presents" for a period of 11 years. She also wrote and directed several films. Her work in television has garnered her dozens of TV awards in Canada and in the United States.




At the time of her becoming Governor General, Madame Clarkson served as chairwoman of the board of trustees of the Canadian Museum of Civilization in Gatineau, Quebec, as well as president of the executive board of IMZ, the international audio-visual association of music, dance and cultural programmers, based in Vienna. She was also the executive producer and host of the CBC Television program, "Something Special", a lay bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada, as well as honorary patron of a number of artistic and charitable organizations. She has received honorary doctorates and academic distinctions from a number of Canadian universities.




Madame Clarkson has received numerous prestigious awards both in Canada and abroad in recognition for her outstanding contribution in professional and charitable endeavours. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1992, and upon her appointment as Governor General in 1999, she became Chancellor and Principal Companion of the Order of Canada.