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Today, my husband, Whit, and I join all Canadians in welcoming Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Canada.

As commander-in-chief, I am honoured to pay tribute to the proud members of our Canadian Armed Forces—the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army and the Royal Canadian Air Force—who defend our great country every day.

June is Pride Month, and it marks the beginning of Pride Season across Canada. In communities small and large, from coast to coast to coast, thousands will celebrate, speak out, dance, march and learn.

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

My husband, Whit, and I are sending our heartfelt wishes for strength and courage to all Canadians impacted by the wildfires that continue to sweep across Western Canada, forcing so many to leave their homes and communities behind.

Canadian Environment Week reminds us that we all have a role to play to protect the place we love and call home.

National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to honour the vibrant traditions, languages and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in Canada.

On June 24, we come together to celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, a proud and deeply rooted tradition that honours the vitality, unity and cultural richness of French-speaking communities across Quebec and Canada.

Multiculturalism is one of Canada’s greatest strengths; the very essence of our shared identity.

Today, we reflect on what it means to be Canadian.

As the jubilant echoes of the Tintamarre mark National Acadian Day, let us celebrate Acadian communities across Canada for their contributions that continue to enrich the vibrant fabric of our nation.

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.

It is with deep sadness that we learned of the passing of Ken Dryden. An Officer of the Order of Canada, he dedicated his life to advancing the well-being of his fellow Canadians, both on and off the ice.

It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Warrant Officer George Hohl in Latvia. Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all the members of the Canadian Armed Forces who are grieving this loss.

On this Firefighters’ National Memorial Day, let us recognize the brave firefighters who selflessly risk their lives every day to protect their fellow Canadians.

The Honourable Donald H. Oliver’s passing marks the loss of a true Canadian visionary who broke down barriers of systemic racism.

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.

Today, let us honour the police and peace officers who gave their lives to protect their communities and their fellow Canadians.

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.

On this World Mental Health Day, I encourage all Canadians to treat their mental health with the same importance they give their physical health.