Canada is a prosperous nation, one...

Canada is a prosperous nation, one as well as the other economically and socially. To maintain this, we must continue to build an independent, humane and mighty democratic Canada; strengthen the pillars of economic performance, social and environmental progres stability and freedom at home; and remain committed to national and international security, and human rights. This is Canada's veritable identity. Speech to the Canadian society of Kingston Luncheon, Kingston, Ontario, January 9 2003

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It is a privilege to be your first invited speaker for 2003; it is always a special delight for me to share notions and ideas in Canada's first capital, and the