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The Unknown Soldier symbolizes the approximately 116 000 Canadians who gave their lives in the pursuit of peace and freedom.

It’s essential to honour those who, like you, are expanding the frontiers of knowledge and ushering in progress across diverse fields—from science and technology to the arts.

This evening, we celebrate the very best of Canadian public service journalism.

The arts possess a tremendous power in their capacity to inspire us, to challenge us, and to unite us in a world that can sometimes feel divided.

From the stages of our largest cities to the community halls of our smallest towns, artists and performers inspire, challenge and unite us.

We are fortunate to be here together today. This year marks 50 years since the G7 process began - five decades of cooperation among members.

Commissionaires guard the infrastructure of this country. You contribute to our security through digital fingerprinting, cyber protection, and surveillance.

When we gather at Rideau Hall, we are reminded of our shared values: of respect, compassion, and hope.

We all seek out spaces to be our authentic selves.

In Canada, we stand for respect. We stand for an equal and compassionate society, where everyone belongs.

As Governor General and His Majesty’s representative in Canada, I extend a warm welcome to delegates from across the Commonwealth.

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.

Thank you for showing us what’s possible when we come together—united by purpose, and driven by excellence, team spirit and integrity.

Congratulations on your new appointments, heads of mission from Costa Rica, Indonesia, Mauritania and the Philippines.

The Order of Canada is more than a recognition of past achievements. It’s a call to keep reaching higher, to keep driving positive change in your communities—so we can grow stronger in the face of whatever lies ahead.

Welcome to our new heads of mission from Belgium, Haiti, Norway, Ukraine, India and Serbia.

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.

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.