Ray Hnatyshyn
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Ray Hnatyshyn 🇨🇦

Ray Hnatyshyn (Known as "Ramon John Hnatyshyn")
First Ukrainian-Canadian Governor General, Federal Minister of Justice
Born 16 March 1934 🇨🇦 Saskatoon, Canada
Passed Away 18 December 2002 Ottawa, Canada
Lifespan 68 years old
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"Rideau Hall should not be an ivory tower; it is the living house of all Canadians, where everyday citizens must feel welcome."

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Beloved Saskatchewan statesman of Ukrainian descent who served as Minister of Justice and became Governor General in 1990, opening Rideau Hall to ordinary citizens.

Biographical Record

Ramon John "Ray" Hnatyshyn was the son of Senator John Hnatyshyn. Serving in the RCAF reserve and practicing law in Saskatoon, Hnatyshyn was elected to the House of Commons in 1974, rising to serve as government House Leader and Minister of Justice under Brian Mulroney, where he helped draft the Emergencies Act.

Appointed Governor General in 1990, Hnatyshyn was the first person of Ukrainian heritage to hold the viceregal office. He dramatically opened Rideau Hall grounds to everyday Canadians, creating the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards and establishing the historic outdoor skating rink for public use. He was a Companion of the Order of Canada.

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Beechwood Cemetery
Ottawa, Canada
GPS: 45.4450, -75.6600
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