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Volunteers are the backbone of communities across this country, providing support that may not otherwise exist.

In your new roles, all of you will encounter a diverse society eager to engage further on priority issues that impact our societies, our countries and the world.

Collaboration is vital for creating inclusive workplaces and safe spaces for people to be who they are.

Her Excellency participated in a virtual event at Mount Allison University as part of the ‘Nation to Nation: Building Indigenous knowledge across international borders’ initiative.

The Order of Canada is our country’s highest civilian honour. It celebrates the lives, endeavours and success of people from coast to coast to coast and from all walks of life.

I’d like to welcome Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall to Canada.

Your Royal Highnesses, welcome back to Canada and to Rideau Hall. We’re delighted to host you both as you continue your Royal Tour here in Ottawa.

It’s important that we teach the real history in our schools—the good and the bad. By incorporating this truth into our curriculum, we make sure the next generation grows up dedicated to building and restoring relationships, to reconciliation, to seeing things differently and to valuing Indigenous k...

I see so many Rangers here from across the country— from coast to coast to coast—Indigenous and non-Indigenous. All of you have at least one thing in common: you have all chosen to serve.

You have come here representing a variety of sectors, have achieved local, national and international success, and have shown us your ingenuity, innovation and generosity.

Rideau Hall is a welcoming place for Canadian artists. The walls of Rideau Hall feature our artists, and Canadian writers fill our bookshelves.

Tonight, we celebrate all your accomplishments and thank you for your contributions to Canada.

Welcome all of you to your new roles, ambassadors from Cuba, Ukraine, Ecuador, Portugal, Poland, Japan and Pakistan.

My husband, Whit, and I are delighted to be here at the opening of the Arctic Arts Summit. Canada is proud to host this important gathering of northern artists from across the Arctic region.

Congratulations on the 50th anniversary of the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal.

I’m inspired by all the stories I’ve heard throughout my first year. Stories of bravery. Stories of volunteerism. Stories of perseverance. The stories of our country. What is Canada if not a collection of diverse voices and experiences? Stories define us.

Welcome, Your Holiness, to the Citadelle of Quebec. My husband, Whit, and I are honoured to welcome you and to be joined by Survivors, Elders, leaders, knowledge keepers, diplomats, dignitaries, former commissioners of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and all of those watching from coast to ...

This is a historic gathering. It’s historic both because we couldn’t come together like this for so long and because we’re sitting at a crucial point in history. And our actions will dictate the way forward.

With great respect, I would like to acknowledge that today we are standing on the unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinabe people, who have lived and cared for this part of the world for thousands of years.

Iqqagijaqattiaqłunga, ilisaqsiniqarumavunga ullumi nikurravingagatta sakkuimmaittumik pijunnautimminni nunangani iulgaankuin Anisnaapimmiut Inunginni, inuusiqarvigisimajangat kamagittiaqługulu tamanna nunarjuami nunait ilangata arraagugasaalunnut tausatinut tikiusimaliqtuni.