Speaking the Truth for a New Beginning
Philippe Duhamel
Opening Address by the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean as part of the online conference entitled “Stories of Hope: A Celebration of Canada,” June 29, 2020
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Society’s blind spots have cost lives in this pandemic. We can’t let it happen again.
Michaëlle Jean
When my aunt died, alone, in a long-term care centre for the elderly in Montreal a few days ago, I experienced the fright that so many dread or live already…
Read MoreAt the Convergence of Histories, Seeing Obama Again
Philippe Duhamel
Barack Obama was elected President of the United States in November 2008. As is customary, his first visit to a foreign country was in Canada. February 2009. At the time, pictures of the two of us on the tarmac of the Ottawa airport were broadcast around the world. People have often asked me about the smile on our faces.
Read MoreA long-awaited act of justice
Philippe Duhamel
Canada's decision to fully adopt, without qualification, the UN Declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples...
Read MoreCongratulations to the Métis and Friends on the Daniels v. Canada Supreme Court Decision
Philippe Duhamel
I had met with Métis leaders in my days as Governor General. They told me all about their hopes that one day, they would see their rights stand tall and recognized before history. I immediately sympathized and was happy to share some of the path they walked on that long journey.
On my last trip home to Canada, I was profoundly moved by breaking news of the Daniels v. Canada decision, as I felt its deep historical resonance, tremendous significance and great potential. So I wanted to congratulate the men and women behind this landmark decision.