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Happy Canada Day! There is so much to be proud of in this country.

I am honoured to be here with you today to mark the 100th anniversary of the Newfoundland National War Memorial. Today, we also pay tribute to this unknown son of Newfoundland and Labrador, the Unknown Soldier who has finally returned home.

I am delighted to be here today and to accept the position of honorary chief commissioner. For more than six decades, the members of the Canadian Coast Guard have protected our waters, and have ensured our safety and security.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, is launching a cross-country Mental Health Learning and Listening Tour.

It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan on being named the new chief of the Defence Staff.

This year, we are celebrating 75 years since Newfoundland and Labrador joined Confederation. This anniversary is a time to celebrate the past and to look towards the future. Newfoundland and Labrador continues to be leaders in innovation in such areas as sustainable development and ocean science.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada, will preside over the ceremony marking the Change of Command of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Chief of the Defence Staff from General Wayne Eyre to Lieutenant-General Jennie Carignan, who will be pro...

Every member of the Forces plays an invaluable role in keeping Canadians safe. Today, we have a unique opportunity to thank General Eyre for his service, while welcoming General Carignan as the next chief of the Defence Staff.

My wife joins me in expressing our deepest sympathy for all those whose lives and livelihoods have been affected by the wildfires that continue to burn across much of Western Canada.