Canada Governor General David Johnston is wrapping up three days in Winnipeg with some elbow grease, working on Habitat for Humanity's 2000th home.
"This is a thrill to be here on this building site," said Johnston. "This building site illustrates the great spirit of caring, of being smart about the caring and collaboration that we see right across Manitoba."
The Governor General worked with a team of construction volunteers Saturday afternoon in preparation for Habitat for Humanity's ‘blitz build' – a 13 day building frenzy on a new construction project at the Winnipeg Sir Sam Steele School site, which will house 32 families by the end of 2011.
Johnston said it was great to be in Manitoba on his first official visit, noting the community spirit surrounding flood protection and disaster relief, the return of the NHL to Winnipeg and construction of the new Canadian Museum for Human Rights.
"It's just a great part of the country that sets a wonderful standard for everyone," said Johnston.
The Governor General was also met with Mayor Sam Katz over his three day visit, talked to school children about FASD and toured the province's floodway.
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization working for a world where everyone has a safe and decent place to live.
