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Rideau Hall, Thursday, June 22, 2017 I acknowledge that we are gathering today on the traditional territory of the Algonquin people. What a privilege to welcome you to Rideau Hall and to Canada today. Diplomacy is of great importance in this complex, interconnected world. At its best, diplomacy brin...

Toronto, Ontario, Thursday, June 22, 2017 It’s wonderful to be with you at York University on this great occasion. Let me begin by congratulating all of you who are graduating today. You have worked very hard to be here, and for you, this day is well deserved. Bravo to you all! Thank you for entrust...

Toronto, Ontario, Thursday, June 22, 2017 What a pleasure to be here for this gala evening with all of you. It’s wonderful to see so many bright and energetic minds in the room. To borrow a line from President Kennedy: not since Thomas Jefferson dined alone at the White House has there been such an ...