Anniversary Quote by Justin Trudeau

There are great challenges before you, from the overwhelming nature of climate change to the unfairness of an economy that excludes so many from…

— Jack Layton

We are tremendously proud of our cultures, heritage and achievements and we will continue to break new ground. I am proud to be a…

— Philip K Lee

I believe truly that Canada is a living history and we're going through some of the most important time in this country's short 150 years.

— Joseph Boyden

We focus on bringing back Indigenous languages, ceremonies, cultures, traditions - all that was lost over the past 150 years. This is how we'll…

— Perry Bellegarde

I truly believe that together we will continue to make Canada a welcoming and safe place for all.

— Leslyn Lewis

As I assume my responsibilities as your representative, I wish to assure you of my loyalty and devotions, as well of my determination to…

— Romeo LeBlanc

And finally, to all Canadians: Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. We can be a better one -…

— Jack Layton

We can best serve the cause of Canadian unity and understanding by living first in and through and then beyond our own immediate traditions.

— Vincent Massey

“I predict that a century hence the Canadian people will be the noblest specimens of humanity on the face of the earth.”

— Rev. John Bredin

Looking at America, which has so much wealth and potential and yet has so many deep-rooted problems, I think it gives us, as Canadians,…

— Jeffrey Skoll

Some will say: "Why should we celebrate the birth of colonialism, of oppression, of cultural genocide through Canada 150?" It's 2017. In spite of…

— Perry Bellegarde

To represent the best of Canada is such an honour, it's chilling. There is so much excitement.

— Hayley Wickenheiser