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Reconciliation is not an Indigenous issue…it’s a Canadian issue.

I’m honoured to join you here at this fifth National Gathering on Unmarked Burials.

It’s a pleasure to be here in Prince Edward Island. Thank you, Your Honour, for the warm welcome and for hosting us today.

It’s a pleasure to be here.

Whit and I are so pleased to join you here today as we mark the 150th anniversary of the Town of Pictou

I’m delighted to be here at the Black Cultural Centre to help mark this milestone 40th anniversary.

Today, we recognize your actions with the Decorations for Bravery: the Star of Courage and the Medal of Bravery.

Today, we add another historic chapter to the Four-thirty Tactical Helicopter Squadron’s story

Policing is a difficult job. It is a dangerous job.

You are all here to answer one, overarching question

One act at a time, you will change the world.

This is our history. Not just Indigenous history, but Canadian history.

On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, let us all go forward with hope.

To all of you, I would like to leave you with this message: “I believe in you. You give me hope.”

Welcome to your new roles

I’m so pleased that we are here to rededicate this monument

It is a signal that we will listen to the stories of veterans

Social media and the words we choose to use are powerful tools.

Welcome everyone, and congratulations to today’s appointees.

Today, we mourn the loss of our Queen of Canada, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In countless languages around the world, people are sharing solemn words of remembrance. On behalf of all Canadians, I extend my condolences to Her Majesty’s family. We honour her memory.