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Hello everyone
et bonjour tout le monde.

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2020 has been a difficult year.

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However, what made it better
for many was you,

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the members of
the Canadian Armed Forces.

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Your professionalism
and unwavering commitment

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to serve Canada during these
trying times was and remains

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a noble example of selfless
service to our fellow citizens.

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For this, and all that you do
for our country,

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the Canadian Armed Forces Chief
and I want to express

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our sincerest gratitude to you,

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and in particular,
to your families.

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While this holiday period
will be challenging

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for all Canadians,

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we should not let COVID-19
diminish the opportunity

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to pause, reflect and appreciate

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both our loved ones
and the country we call home.

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Find a way to connect online,

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send a message to a friend
or a family member.

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Be creative, reach out,
but please do so safely.

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For those who can take a break,
this is a good opportunity

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to break the chains
of COVID-19 transmission.

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As a military force, we must
accept that we continue to be

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in the fight against COVID-19.

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We must maintain a healthy force
to be ever prepared

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to serve Canadians when
called upon by our government.

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To that end,
we must continue to practice

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the health protocols
we have in place

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and, while demanding, limit
our physical social engagements.

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This will no doubt be difficult
during the holiday period,

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but each and every member
must do their part:

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we must remain mission focused!

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To those deployed overseas

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and to those that duty has
taken away from home,

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we are thinking of you
and your families.

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Know that you are
in our thoughts

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and that the nation is grateful.

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To each and to all, we wish you
a joyous and peaceful Christmas

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and we look,
with steadfast optimism,

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to a new, bright
and truly happy new year.

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To the entire
Canadian Armed Forces team

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Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.

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Stay safe, stay healthy,

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stay mission focused,
and stay frosty.