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Rideau Hall, Wednesday, May 24, 2017 I acknowledge that this gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the Algonquin peoples. What a pleasure to welcome all of you to Rideau Hall for the 30th presentation of the Pearson Peace Medal. And a special welcome to a most deserving recipient...

Ottawa, Ontario, Thursday, May 25, 2017 This is a year to celebrate, and a year to further realize the promise of Canada, the potential of this great experiment! Because even after 150 years, Canada is still a constantly evolving social experiment. And this experiment is continually being tested and...

Rideau Hall, Thursday, May 25, 2017 I acknowledge that we are gathering today on the traditional territory of the Algonquin peoples. Welcome, all of you, to Rideau Hall. Today, we invest into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces those who demonstrate excellence as they protect and serve Canadians...

Rideau Hall, Friday, April 17, 2015 I acknowledge that this gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the Algonquin peoples. Welcome to Rideau Hall for this presentation of scrolls ceremony. One of the great honours of my life has been to serve as commander-in-chief of Canada. And I ...

Rideau Hall, Tuesday, May 30, 2017 I begin by acknowledging that this gathering is taking place on the traditional territory of the Algonquin peoples. From the Critique of Practical Reason by Immanuel Kant, published in 1788: “Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing wonder and awe […]:...

Toronto, Ontario, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 I begin with two quotes, one in Latin, and one by Lewis Carroll! Desiderantes Meliorem Patriam, and; “The time has come,” the Walrus said,To talk of many things:” The first Latin phrase translates in English as “They Desire a Better Country” and is the motto...

Toronto, Ontario, Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Good evening everyone. I’m so pleased to be here with you tonight. Thank you to Parachute and to Dr. Charles Tator for the great honour of this award. I also commend Gordon and Kathleen Stringer, who will be honoured later this evening, on their important wo...