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I think we can all agree,

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2020 has been a year
full of challenges,

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one after another
and sometimes at the same time,

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across the globe, here at home,

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and for our members
of the Defence Team especially.

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But throughout the difficulties

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and unpredictability
of the past 12 months,

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each and every one of you
remained unwavering

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in your commitment
to serve Canada.

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Here at home, you worked
alongside healthcare workers

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in long-term care facilities,

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taking care of Canada's
most vulnerable.

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In Northern and Indigenous
communities across the country,

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you did critical work
to keep people safe.

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You worked to implement policies

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and innovative practices

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to improve the safety
of our employees,

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and to affect change
in our workplaces.

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And you're playing
an important role

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in Canada's vaccine
distribution strategy.

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Around the world, you worked
with our international partners

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promoting peace and stability.

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Leading training exercises
in Europe and the Middle East

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as part of Operations UNIFIER,
REASSURANCE, and IMPACT.

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Contributing to global
peace and security

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as part of Operation
NEON and PROJECTION.

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And delivering humanitarian
and medical supplies

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to countries in Latin America
and the Caribbean

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to help in the fight
against COVID-19.

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The past year
has been a testament

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to your adaptability
and fortitude.

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As we enter 2021,
your great work will continue.

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There is light
at the end of the tunnel.

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And that's thanks,
in large part,

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to the way you keep pushing
to keep Canadians safe,

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to protect and defend
this country and our values,

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and to make sure Canada is ready
for any challenges

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that come our way.

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I look forward to your continued
success in 2021.

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On behalf of all Canadians,

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thank you for your service
and dedication.

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And happy New Year to you
and your families!

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Bonne année à vous
et votre famille.

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