Speeches

Canadian Citizenship Ceremony

July 1, 2008 Welcome new Canadians. To become a Canadian citizen on July 1st makes it so special. We are big country and being only 141 years young this year, we welcome you.
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Closing ceremony of the Junior Canadian Rangers Camp

July 12, 2008 I am strong advocate for the Junior Rangers as well as our Cadet Camp program as I believe it gives young people a choice – to be involved and to learn something new.
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Learning for Life – Life Long Learning

May 9, 2008 Given a choice between movies, television or books, books win every time. I love to read.
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Commissioner's New Year's Levee

January 1, 2008 Happy New Year, welcome and thank you for taking time for the Levee tradition. I am so pleased you have come to share your good wishes for the coming year.
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Speech during Poverty and Homelessness Action Week

October 17, 2007
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Adress to the Yukon Literacy Coalition and Whitehorse Rendezvous Rotary Club

October 19, 2007 We must encourage everyone to learn “how to” – to read, to write, to communicate.
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Address to the Canadian Association of School Administrators at their summer Leadership Academy

July 12, 2007 Experiential Education & Aboriginal Education: A Different Perspective
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Commissioner's Dinner in Dawson City

June 19, 2007 In honour of a visit from Their Excellencies, the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, and Jean-Daniel Lafond.
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