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Ottawa, Monday, November 28, 2011 Thank you for inviting me here today. I strongly believe in the power of collaboration, so it is with great optimism that I join you for this gathering dedicated to fostering collaborative innovation in our changing world. Allow me to begin by recalling that which h...

Ottawa, Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Good morning. Let me begin by acknowledging the hard work of everyone here who has helped to create one of the strongest—and one of the best—non-profit sectors in the world today. You are, in a word, inspiring or, in my grandchildren’s words, something awesome. I w...

Ottawa, Wednesday, November 30, 2011 My wife, Sharon, and I are delighted to join you for this special gathering of the diplomatic community. One of my great privileges as governor general is to welcome foreign heads of mission to Canada in ceremonies at Rideau Hall and the Citadelle. It is always a...