July 1st is Canada Day!
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“This is my country. What I want to express is ‘here’ and I Love it. Amen!” – Emily Carr, Canadian artist
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“We have it all. We have great diversity of people, we have a wonderful land, and we have great possibilities. So all those things combined there’s nowhere else I’d rather be.” – Bob Rae, Canadian politician
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“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, or free to choose those who shall govern my country. This heritage of freedom I pledge to uphold for myself and all mankind.” – John G. Diefenbaker, 13th Prime Minister of Canada
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The happiness of every country depends upon the character of its people, rather than the form of its government.” – Thomas C. Haliburton, 19th century Canadian politician
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“Courage, my friends; ’tis not too late to build a better world.” – Tommy Douglas, 20th century Canadian politician known as the father of Medicare
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“Our hopes are high. Our faith in the people is great. Our courage is strong. And our dreams for this beautiful country will never die.” – Pierre Trudeau, 15th Prime Minister of Canada
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“Our links to the past, our bonds with the present, our path to a civilized tomorrow are all maintained by libraries.” – Adrienne Clarkson, 26th Governor General of Canada
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