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Canada Day
June 27, 1996
Ottawa, Ontario
The Prime Minister issued the following statement for Canada Day:
"It is a pleasure for me, as Prime Minister, to wish all
Canadians a very happy 129th birthday.
Today, in every city, town and village, in teeming crowds or
in the quiet company of family and friends, Canadians from all
walks of life will come together to celebrate our proud heritage
and the values that unite us as a nation.
There is so much to celebrate.
Canada is a young nation, but we have done truly great things.
We have built a society in which respect for diversity and compassion
prevail. With vision and persistence, we have built a prosperous,
dynamic economy. Working together we have become the best country
in the world.
Our special genius as a people has been our capacity to adapt
to new circumstances and new realities without sacrificing our
principles. Canada is a work in progress, constantly evolving,
renewing and redefining itself to address the changing needs
and aspirations of Canadians. This flexibility is the key to understanding
our past and the guide to our common future.
In a few weeks, Canada's top athletes will represent their
country at the Olympic Games. Their achievements are the result
of years of hard work, sacrifice, and incredible determination.
They want to be the best.
These remarkable young Canadians should serve as an example
for all of us. Working together, as a team, we can prepare ourselves
for the challenges of the 21st century. We can preserve our place
as the best country in the world.
Canada Day offers us a chance to savour our good fortune as
a country.
On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish all of you a
most enjoyable and festive day."
PMO Press Office: (613) 957-5555
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