ON this Canada National Day, I would like to join with members of the board of governors and the executive committee of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hongkong in extending greetings to members of the Canadian community in Hongkong.
Birthdays are a time for both reflection and for looking forward. On the occasion of their national birthday, Canadians certainly have cause for celebration.
Beautiful, peaceful and prosperous are perhaps appropriate adjectives to use when describing Canada but these words could apply to many nations.
However, I believe the feature for which our nation is best known and of which Canadians are justifiably proud, is the fairness and openness of its society.
Canada welcomes and is a friend to people from all nations. These are fine achievements and all Canadians have cause for celebration on this important day.
In the coming year, I have no doubt that Canada will not be far from the headlines.