On Sunday 7 April 2013, at St Leonard’s Catholic Church, Naremburn, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, attended a dedication ceremony for the new peal of bells.

Afterwards, at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music, the Administrator attended the final performance of the 2013 Musica Viva Festival.

In Iqaluit, the Governor-General met local Canadian Rangers and Junior Rangers who provide patrols and detachments for deployment on national security and safety missions in remote areas of Canada.

Warrant Officer Kenneth Leet and Sergeant Dinos Tikivik welcomed Ms Bryce, Mr Michael Bryce and the Australian Indigenous delegation before inviting them to view traditional and contemporary equipment used by the Rangers in the performance of their daily roles.

On Saturday 6 April 2013, at Government House, Sydney, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, and Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE, hosted a ceremony for Scouts Australia (NSW Branch), at which the Administrator presented the Queen’s Scout, Scout Medallion and Baden-Powell Awards.

Afterwards, at the Ingleburn Community Centre, Ingleburn, the Administrator formally opened and presented prizes at the Ingleburn Horticultural Society and Garden Club’s 2013 Garden Show.

Leading an Australian Indigenous delegation, the Governor-General arrived in Iqaluit, Nunavut, in northern Canada for a roundtable discussion and meeting with local Inuit representatives.

The town Mayor, His Worship Mr John Graham, welcomed Ms Bryce and the delegation before they attended the roundtable discussion on the issue of indigenous economic development at the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut.

The Governor-General, Mr Michael Bryce and the Australian Indigenous delegation attended an event hosted by the Premier of Nunavut, the Hon Eva Aariak, at the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum.

Ms Bryce, Mr Bryce and the delegation received a traditional welcome, which included the lighting of Qulliqs and performances by throat singers.

Later, the Governor-General met guests attending the event, including Indigenous leaders and Iqaluit community representatives.

On Friday 5 April 2013, at Government House, Sydney, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, and Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE, hosted the RSL ANZAC Art Awards.

Afterwards, at the Sydney Opera House, the Administrator attended the inaugural Crown Autumn Ladies Lunch.

Later, at Margaretta Cottage, Glebe, the Administrator and Sir Nicholas, as guests of Artistic Director, Dr Edwin David McIntosh AM, attended a concert by Australian pianist Ms Penelope Thwaites AM.

The Governor-General honoured the sacrifices of Canadian Defence personnel during a wreath-laying ceremony at National War Memorial.

Ms Bryce was met by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Veterans Affairs, Ms Eve Adams MP, and escorted to the Tomb of the Unknown Solider to lay a wreath.

Later, the Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce met Canadian veterans attending the ceremony.

At the Canadian Supreme Court, the Governor-General met the Chief Justice of Canada, the Rt Hon Beverley McLachlin PC.

Chief Justice McLachlin welcomed the Governor-General and introduced her to Supreme Court Justices during a morning tea.

Canadian women leaders joined the Governor-General for a lunch and discussion hosted by the Australian High Commissioner to Canada.

Lunch guests included Her Excellency Mrs Sharon Johnston, Chief Justice of Canada, the Rt Hon Beverley McLachlin PC, senior military personnel, government officials, health, and community sector representatives.

Later, the Governor-General planted a tree at the High Commissioner’s Residence and met Australian and locally engaged High Commission staff members attending the event.

The Principal of Rideau Secondary High School, Mr Geordie Walker, welcomed the Governor-General and the Australian Indigenous delegation to the school for discussions on diversity, multiculturalism and the mentoring of students.

The school caters for the largest number of aboriginal students in Ottawa and over half the total students speak a language other than English.

Later, the Governor-General spoke of Australia’s multiculturalism during a keynote address at the Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa.