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Guelph, Ontario, Thursday, June 25, 2015 Thank you all for being here. For a number of reasons, this is a remarkable occasion. It’s remarkable that we gather to dedicate this statue one hundred years after John McCrae wrote “In Flanders Fields.” It’s remarkable that a poem written near the front lin...

Guelph, Ontario, Thursday, June 25, 2015 What a pleasure it is to be with you in Guelph—truly one of this country’s smartest, most caring communities. The evidence for that is right here in this room. The kind of excellence shown by this evening’s award recipients is a big part of the reason why thi...

Rideau Hall, Friday, June 26, 2015 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY It’s a pleasure to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall for this special ceremony. Today, we present both the Meritorious Service Decorations and the Decorations for Bravery to members of the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as to members of the U...

Rideau Hall, Saturday, June 27, 2015 Welcome all of you to this spectacular display of pageantry, precision and colour. What a magnificent way to kick off the summer! The Ceremonial Guard is once again ready to take up their positions here at Rideau Hall, on Parliament Hill and at the Tomb of the Un...

June 27, 2015 Message from the Governor General of Canada on the Occasion of Canadian Multiculturalism Day OTTAWA— Canada has been called an experiment in diversity and multiculturalism. Our country stands as an undeniable proof that people from around the world can live together in harmony. This, I...