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On June 24, we come together to celebrate Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, a proud and deeply rooted tradition that honours the vitality, unity and cultural richness of French-speaking communities across Quebec and Canada.

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OTTAWA, Ontario—Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, will take part in the Canada Day National Noon Ceremony at Lebreton Flats Park, where she will deliver remarks and preside over a special Order of Canada investiture ceremony.

Multiculturalism is one of Canada’s greatest strengths; the very essence of our shared identity.

When we gather at Rideau Hall, we are reminded of our shared values: of respect, compassion, and hope.

We all seek out spaces to be our authentic selves.

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, has made 83 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including 2 Companions, 19 Officers and 62 Members.

Today, we reflect on what it means to be Canadian.

In Canada, we stand for respect. We stand for an equal and compassionate society, where everyone belongs.

As Governor General and His Majesty’s representative in Canada, I extend a warm welcome to delegates from across the Commonwealth.

Twenty-six years ago, the creation of Nunavut Day marked a milestone in our lives and in our culture.