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I would like to thank my home community of Kuujjuaq for welcoming me back to our traditional land.

I welcome Your Excellency Zuzana Čaputová, President of the Slovak Republic, and Mr. Juraj Rizman to Canada.

I am honoured to welcome you, President Čaputová, and your partner, Mr. Juraj Rizman to Rideau Hall and to Canada.

Welcome to Rideau Hall and congratulations to all those being invested and those being promoted into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces.

You are all here in Canada to answer one, overarching question: how can we work together to make our countries, and this world, a better place?

Today, we learn your stories. And your stories are as unique as your contributions to a wide variety of different fields.

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the accomplishments of women here in Canada and around the world. In every field and industry, women are contributing. They are innovators, champions, advocates, artists, entrepreneurs, public servants and more.

It’s wonderful to see representatives from so many different nations and peoples here with us today.

Art bridges the gap between minds that might not otherwise connect. You see beauty around you. Or suffering. Or darkness. You explore the truth hidden in the forest, in landscapes, in images, in the power relations between people or in the difficulties and constraints of our world. You explore aspec...

I am grateful to be here with you to talk about the history that most Canadians were never taught.

Congratulations to those being recognized today with the Governor General’s History Awards.

From various perspectives and disciplines, you all contribute to expanding our collective understanding of the lesser-known facets of humanity.

The possibility of studying in areas like education, health, environmental sciences or engineering, in a way that preserves Inuit history and language, can change everything. It can help people heal from the effects of systemic discrimination. It can turn hopelessness into inspiration. It can empowe...

What’s truly remarkable about all Indigenous peoples involved in the Canadian Armed Forces is their ability to preserve their cultural identity while building bridges with other Canadians. This captures the powerful, transformative spirit of reconciliation.

Today I am pleased to welcome heads of mission from the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Kenya, Luxembourg and Gabon.

80 years ago today, the First Special Service Force was stood down in Southern France, after achieving feats that led the Allies to victory during the Second World War.

I am thankful to scientists, scholars, policymakers, and advocates like all of you – who have recognized the importance of Inuit environmental knowledge over the years.

Today, I am pleased to welcome heads of mission from Malawi, Mozambique, Angola, Malaysia, Denmark and Italy.

The year 2024 has brought us its share of challenges, and the future will bring more. Let's continue to use our talents and strengths to help, and to inspire, each other.

Let’s continue fostering dialogue and cultural exchanges between our nations.