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Message from the Governor General of Canada on Canadian Environment Week
OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2025 /CNW/ - Canadian Environment Week reminds us that we all have a role to play to protect the place we love and call home. This year's theme, Ending Plastic Pollution, is an urgent call to action. Every effort, big or small, helps restore our ecosystems, fight climate change and preserve our environment for future generations. We are already witnessing the adverse effects of climate change, from wildfires and floods to melting glaciers and sea ice in the Arctic. These shifts impact our environment, precious resources and way of life. But from coast to coast to coast, people are stepping up: cities are reclaiming green spaces, new projects are blending technology with Indigenous knowledge and communities are sharing sustainable practices that offer viable solutions. Together, let's celebrate our environmental achievements and continue to help protect the unparalleled natural beauty we enjoy across the nation, for ourselves, for our children and for the world we all share. Mary Simon Stay connected:Follow GovernorGeneralCanada on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. SOURCE Governor General of Canada View original content: Sign in to access your portfolio


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15 hours ago
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Message from the Governor General on Pride Season 2025
OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2025 /CNW/ - June is Pride Month, and it marks the beginning of Pride Season across Canada. In communities small and large, from coast to coast to coast, thousands will celebrate, speak out, dance, march and learn. For decades, members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community have remained steadfast in their fight for the right to be seen, to be treated equally and to be accepted. Their contributions at every level, from grassroots to nationwide, have helped us all build a more inclusive, more connected and more understanding Canada. Yet even today, we continue to witness discrimination against 2SLGBTQI+ peoples. They are disproportionally more vulnerable to online abuse and harassment, something that was highlighted during my symposium on digital respect last April. This hatred has no place in Canada, and we must speak out against it at every opportunity. We must defend those who are being targeted simply for being themselves. This June, I urge all Canadians to learn more about 2SLGBTQI+ culture and history, and to celebrate the diversity that makes us stronger as a nation. And I encourage all 2SLGBTQI+ peoples to take pride in what you have accomplished and gained, and how far you have come. Most of all, take pride in who you are and never back down. Mary Simon Stay connected: Follow GovernorGeneralCanada on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. SOURCE Governor General of Canada


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15 hours ago
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on National Indigenous History Month
OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, I join Canadians from across the nation in celebrating the beginning of National Indigenous History Month. Our rich and diverse stories—and the resilience and wisdom they embody—have profoundly shaped this land and our national identity. I am encouraged to see more and more Canadians listening and learning from these powerful narratives. Every day, we deepen our understanding of our national history and uncover new truths through the stories of Indigenous peoples, including Survivors of residential schools. Some of these stories contain unspeakable pain, loss of culture and of language, but also tremendous courage and determination. Only by understanding the impacts of our history can we take meaningful steps toward reconciliation and build a more inclusive society for the future. History is being written every day, and with their incredible achievements and positive contributions, Indigenous peoples are writing new chapters that are shaping a vibrant and successful future we can be proud of. On this month and every month, let us honour our past and embrace the history, knowledge and traditions of our First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. Mary Simon Stay connected: Follow GovernorGeneralCanada on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. SOURCE Governor General of Canada
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Message from the Governor General on Pride Season 2025
OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2025 /CNW/ - June is Pride Month, and it marks the beginning of Pride Season across Canada. In communities small and large, from coast to coast to coast, thousands will celebrate, speak out, dance, march and learn. For decades, members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community have remained steadfast in their fight for the right to be seen, to be treated equally and to be accepted. Their contributions at every level, from grassroots to nationwide, have helped us all build a more inclusive, more connected and more understanding Canada. Yet even today, we continue to witness discrimination against 2SLGBTQI+ peoples. They are disproportionally more vulnerable to online abuse and harassment, something that was highlighted during my symposium on digital respect last April. This hatred has no place in Canada, and we must speak out against it at every opportunity. We must defend those who are being targeted simply for being themselves. This June, I urge all Canadians to learn more about 2SLGBTQI+ culture and history, and to celebrate the diversity that makes us stronger as a nation. And I encourage all 2SLGBTQI+ peoples to take pride in what you have accomplished and gained, and how far you have come. Most of all, take pride in who you are and never back down. Mary Simon Stay connected:Follow GovernorGeneralCanada on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. SOURCE Governor General of Canada View original content: 擷取數據時發生錯誤 登入存取你的投資組合 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤
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Message from the Governor General of Canada on National Indigenous History Month
OTTAWA, ON, June 1, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, I join Canadians from across the nation in celebrating the beginning of National Indigenous History Month. Our rich and diverse stories—and the resilience and wisdom they embody—have profoundly shaped this land and our national identity. I am encouraged to see more and more Canadians listening and learning from these powerful narratives. Every day, we deepen our understanding of our national history and uncover new truths through the stories of Indigenous peoples, including Survivors of residential schools. Some of these stories contain unspeakable pain, loss of culture and of language, but also tremendous courage and determination. Only by understanding the impacts of our history can we take meaningful steps toward reconciliation and build a more inclusive society for the future. History is being written every day, and with their incredible achievements and positive contributions, Indigenous peoples are writing new chapters that are shaping a vibrant and successful future we can be proud of. On this month and every month, let us honour our past and embrace the history, knowledge and traditions of our First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. Mary Simon Stay connected: Follow GovernorGeneralCanada on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube. SOURCE Governor General of Canada View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data