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August 11, 2008 Since the beginning of my mandate, I have had the great pleasure of meeting with youth across Canada and in the other countries I have visited, young people from every background, every walk of life, every segment of society. And whatever their situation, they all shared a desire to ...

August 9, 2008 OTTAWA—Today, our nation mourns the loss of another proud member of our Canadian Forces. Master Corporal Joshua Brian Roberts, a member of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, based in Shilo, Manitoba, lost his life in a tragic incident. Throughout the cours...

City of Québec, Sunday, August 10, 2008 We have come together where the majestic St. Lawrence River narrows, which is the original Indian meaning of the word Quebec. Welcome to the City of Québec! In this magnificent city steeped in history, in this year marking the 400th anniversary of its founding...

August 11, 2008 OTTAWA— Canada lost another brave soldier today. The entire country shares this pain and mourns this terrible loss. Master Corporal Erin Doyle of the 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and attached to the 2nd Battalion Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantr...

City of Québec, Tuesday August 12, 2008 Let me begin by saying how thrilled I am to be with you on this International Youth Day. It also gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the magnificent City of Québec, which is celebrating its 400th anniversary this year. Yesterday’s rousing opening ceremon...

August 13, 2008 OTTAWA— My husband, Jean-Daniel Lafond, and I were devastated to hear of the deaths of two Canadian humanitarian aid workers in Afghanistan. This sudden and brutal attack is another cruel blow to our nation as we continue to grieve. Canada is recognized the world over for its compass...

August 21, 2008 OTTAWA—As we continue to mourn and deplore the recent loss of generous and courageous Canadians, members of the military and civilians, who had gone to Afghanistan to give the very best of themselves, we find ourselves once again cruelly faced with the tragic deaths of Sergeant Shawn...

City of Québec, Monday, August 11, 2008 Let me begin by saying a big thank you to all of you. Thank you to Peace Child International. Thank you to ReGeneration 2008. And thank you to you, the youth, for presenting me with this award, which is a great honour to me. Truly. I was born in a country in w...

City of Québec, Wednesday, August 13, 2008 How are you? I am overjoyed to see that so many of you have responded to the call tonight. I can’t wait to hear what you have to say, which is why we are here. I organized this dialogue to hear from you. You are giving a voice to the planet. And I know that...