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Over the past 25 years, we’ve made meaningful progress in integrating women’s perspectives into defence and in addressing gender inequality as a root cause of conflict.

The Order of Military Merit recognizes your distinctive merit and exceptional service.

Our two nations share a strong tradition of collaboration—from advancing peacebuilding to defending democracy and human rights on the international stage.

Our shared values make us natural friends and essential partners.

We’ve truly enjoyed spending time with you over the past few days and deeply appreciate your interest in learning more about Canada’s history.

Today, we extend a heartfelt welcome to our new heads of mission from Hungary, Slovenia, Bangladesh, Ghana, Lebanon, and Brunei Darussalam.

I’ll leave it to the great poets and philosophers to try and describe Canadian culture and Canadian identity but the root of it is surely simple: "We are a country of skaters."

Today, we extend a heartfelt welcome to our new heads of mission from Timor-Leste, Iceland, Montenegro and the Central African Republic.

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.

Today, we celebrate not only your talent, expertise and the years of dedication you’ve invested in building your careers. We also honour all the lives you’ve touched through your work.

As we begin this eventful year on the international stage, it is a privilege for me to welcome the new representatives of our valued partner nations to Canada.

Today, we thank you for deepening our understanding of the true history of our country.

More than ever, we need to remind the world how essential co-operation is, and how crucial it is to make space for the voices and perspectives of people from the North, especially Indigenous women.

Life in the Arctic is shaped by the relationships that have bound Indigenous communities together for generations.

The opening of this consulate not only strengthens our diplomatic relations. It also reinforces Canada’s respect for the people of Greenland: respect for your democracy, your sovereignty and your right to shape your own future.