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  • Opening of the Vimy 1917: the Underground War of Canadians Exhibition

    Speech  –  April 8, 2017

    Souchez, France, Saturday, April 8, 2017 The Battle of Vimy Ridge is perhaps the most famous battle in Canadian history. And yet, how many people know the extent and importance of the underground war? Thousands of Canadian soldiers toiled underground prior to the battle. They excavated an extensive ...

  • Hill 70 Memorial Dedication Ceremony

    Speech  –  April 8, 2017

    Loos-en-Gohelle, Saturday, April 8, 2017 As citizens of free and democratic societies, it is our duty to remember all those who served our countries in the First World War. For too long, the Battle of Hill 70 and its significance have largely been forgotten. Today, we help to change that. Today, we ...

  • Opening of the Visitor Education Centre at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial

    Speech  –  April 8, 2017

    Vimy, France, Saturday, April 8, 2017 One hundred years ago tomorrow, the clock struck zero hour and some 15 000 Canadian infantrymen went “over the top” in the first wave of attack. It was the moment of truth, but the attack on Vimy Ridge was anything but spontaneous. Months of planning and trainin...