OTTAWA,
ON, June 4, 2023 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today issued the
following statement on Canadian Armed Forces Day:
"Today, we come together to honour the brave members of the
Canadian Armed Forces – both past and present – for their
remarkable courage, sacrifice, and selflessness in defending
Canada's values, interests, and
sovereignty, both at home and abroad.
"As we continue to face threats to global stability, the service
of our Canadian Armed Forces is more important than ever – from
providing military training and capacity building in support of the
Armed Forces of Ukraine on
Operation UNIFIER, to supporting NATO's assurance and deterrence
measures in Central and Eastern
Europe on Operation REASSURANCE. Right here at home, they
are also providing invaluable assistance to communities impacted by
floods, wildfires, and other natural disasters. Whether it be at
sea, on land, or in the air, our Canadian Armed Forces are keeping
us safe, and we owe them and their loved ones our infinite
gratitude for the sacrifices they make every day.
"In Canada, diversity is our
strength. That is why the Canadian Armed Forces are taking action
to continue building a force that is open to all by addressing and
implementing the recommendations from last year's Final Report for
the Minister of National Defence Advisory Panel on Systemic Racism
and Discrimination.
"To all members of the Canadian Armed Forces past and present:
your service is invaluable to us. On behalf of the Government of
Canada, I thank you, as well as
your families and loved ones, for your selfless commitment to our
country."
This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca
SOURCE Prime Minister's Office