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Rideau Hall, Monday, November 3, 2014 I would like to congratulate all of those who have been invested into the Legion of Honour today. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the beginning of the Second World War, and it is only fitting that we recognize all of you for your service to Canada and to...

Rideau Hall, Monday, November 3, 2014 It gives my wife, Sharon, and I great pleasure to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall. You are being honoured today in this historical place for your dedication to Canadian history. Some of you have instilled a love of learning in your students. Others have showca...

Ottawa, Monday, November 3, 2014 Thank you for this invitation. I am so pleased to have the opportunity to be here and to speak with you today. I would like to begin by addressing the important goal of this gathering: imagining Canada’s future. Ambitious! What a worthy goal it is, and how appropriat...