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Good morning, everyone.
In a moment, Minister Miller will be detailing our immigration plan. Before he does, I want to say a few things:
Canadians are justifiably proud of our immigration system.
It’s what has made our economy the envy of the world, and it’s how we’ve built strong, diverse communities.
It's how we've demonstrated that differences can and must be a source of strength, not a source of weakness for communities and society.
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Good afternoon.
We all gather here today, by the thousands, because there is so much to admire about John – as a dad, husband, leader, and friend.
Although part of me still insists he's not actually gone. He's just pining for the fjords.
Combining progressive values, pragmatism, wisdom, and compassion, he never shied away from challenges.
But above all, he had an extraordinary sense of humour – something which was evident from our first meeting in Ottawa, after he became Premier.
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Mr. President. Emmanuel. My friend. Welcome to my hometown of Montréal!
We have gathered here tonight, in the heart of French-speaking North America, to celebrate, despite the ocean that separates us, the closeness of the relationship between our two countries.
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Mr. President. Fellow delegates. Friends.
As we meet here in New York at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly for this Summit of the Future, we’re at a global inflection point.
Faced with escalating instability undermining the very foundations of the international order.
Beset by the increasingly dire costs of climate change.
Contending with rising inequality that is leaving the most vulnerable behind.
Plagued by the erosion of women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and Indigenous rights.
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Dear veterans of the Second World War –
Your Royal Highness –
Prime Minister Attal –
President Michel of the European Council –
My dear friends –
It’s a great honour for me to be with you here today to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Battle of Normandy.
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Hello SEIU!
Thank you, Sharleen [Stewart].
Thank you, April [Verrett]. And congratulations on being elected the new International President of this great union. This is historic for trade unionists to see a young Black woman lead this new era of worker power.
Delegates, members – thank you for the invitation but most of all thank you for your hard work and your relentless advocacy.
