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For 30 years, Black History Month has celebrated the remarkable contributions of Black people to every aspect of Canadian life.

I am grateful for this opportunity to reflect on the legacy of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission with all of you.

Today, I join Canadians in celebrating and honouring Indigenous languages.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will deliver remarks at the 2025 Arctic Inspiration Prize Awards Ceremony. The Arctic Inspiration Prize recognizes and celebrates projects created and led by people in the North.

Congratulations to all the finalists of this year’s Arctic Inspiration Prize!

Today, I join Canadians from across the nation in celebrating the beginning of National Indigenous History Month.

Twenty-six years ago, the creation of Nunavut Day marked a milestone in our lives and in our culture.

Canada is advancing on a journey of reconciliation.

It is with profound sadness that I learned of the passing of Graham Greene, a legendary Canadian actor and Oscar nominee, who died at the age of 73.

Across Canada, organizations are recognizing Indigenous knowledge as a vital part of science—colleges, universities, research centres, businesses, institutions and governmental organizations like Polar Knowledge Canada.

In 2010, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission sparked a national awakening, as Survivors bravely shared their truths about residential schools.

This year marks an important turning point in our history, as it is the 10th anniversary of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Final Report.

Ten years ago, hundreds of children and youth, along with residential school Survivors, gathered here on the grounds of Rideau Hall, to plant paper hearts.

Today, as we raise this flag, we remember the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools and never came home.

Every day, families, friends and members of Indigenous communities mourn the loss of sisters, mothers, loved ones and children who have gone missing or whose lives have been violently cut short or forever changed.

This is a time of challenges and threats, but also one of possibilities and hope.

Today, as commander-in-chief of Canada, I witnessed General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, and Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann deliver an apology on behalf of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to current and former members for the harm caused by systemic racism, racial discrimination an...

Healing is most powerful when people reconnect with who they are—with their traditions, language, values and shared history.

Our country needs more conversations that include Indigenous youth like you, so that your perspectives help shape our future.