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'We stand together, a grateful country, with poppies close to our hearts,' Prime Minister of Canada

Statement by Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada on Remembrance Day, 2017
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We have received the following statement from Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada with his message to Canadians on Remembrance Day 2017.
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Today, we pause to remember and honour the Canadian women and men who have served our country and stood on guard for us and the values we hold dear.

Every generation of Canadians has answered the call to serve. From Ypres to Dieppe to Korea to Afghanistan, our servicemen and women have shown courage as a matter of course, and stood resilient in the face of great adversity.

This year, in marking the 150th anniversary of Confederation, we have paused and reflected on some of our most important military milestones. In keeping alive the memory of battles like Passchendaele, Hill 70, Vimy, and Dieppe, we remind this generation, and future generations, where their freedom comes from.

We owe an immeasurable debt to our veterans, to the fallen, and to the families who love them. Just as our servicemen and women have taken care of us, we must also take care of them. It is our sacred duty as a country to be there for our heroes when they need us most.

At 11 a.m., I encourage all Canadians – no matter where you are – to observe the two minutes of silence. We remember those who stepped forward to serve, who endured horror and hell, and made extraordinary sacrifices for our freedom.

We stand together, a grateful country, with poppies close to our hearts.

Lest we forget.

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