Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asks Canadians to remember how lucky they are “to live in a country of peace.”
In his annual Christmas message, he pointed to the holiday season as a time of year when things slow down. ” We [sa famille et lui] let’s use this time to watch the same Christmas movies over and over again – including the War of the Toques,” he said.
In the English message, the movie quoted is… diehard.
Mr. Trudeau acknowledges that 2022 has been difficult and that, for many people, the current holidays “will not be easy either. »
2022 was expected to mark higher numbers back to normality for millions of Canadians following the lifting of restriction measures put in place to combat COVID-19. The ace ! In many places across the country, this return to normal celebrations has been compromised by extremely harsh winter conditions.
“Canada is a country where families can live their faith freely and be proud of the communities they represent. In the new year, let’s stick together to build a better future for all Canadians,” he said.
Mr. Trudeau also said that this Christmas, his thoughts are with the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and the medical professionals who continue to work during the holiday season. “I think of the Canadians who are stepping up their efforts to make our country stronger. »
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