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Hello, and happy holidays!

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We want to thank members
of the Canadian Armed Forces,

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employees
of National Defence and CSE,

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and members
of the Canadian Coast Guard,

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for an extraordinary year of
growth, renewal, and dedication.

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The pace of work
has been intense,

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and you have delivered
on an ambitious agenda.

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We are grateful
for your professionalism,

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commitment, and service.

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The Defence Team is
evolving quickly

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and accomplishing so much :

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advancing digital
and creating new policies

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for our new geopolitical
context;

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modernizing infrastructure
across the country

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to provide support
and facilities for our people;

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delivering the equipment
the CAF needs at pace,

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and this year, welcoming
the Canadian Coast Guard

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into the Defence portfolio
to increase our reach

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and leverage more
of our assets to detect,

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deter and defence Canadians.

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That level of productivity
takes dedication,

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flexibility and creativity.

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The Defence Team has
demonstrated

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all of those in abundance.

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So, thank you
for your tremendous service.

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To the members
of the Canadian Armed Forces,

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thank you for everything
you've accomplished in 2025.

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From leading our NATO brigade
in Latvia

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and advancing operations
in the Indo-Pacific,

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to protecting Canada's North

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and responding
to wildfires at home,

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You've truly delivered
for Canadians,

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our Allies and partners.

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And through it all,

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your families stood proudly
beside you.

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Today, we recognize
and thank them, too.

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The holidays are a time to pause

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and reconnect
with family and friends.

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Wherever you are,

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we hope you find
moments of meaningful rest,

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relaxation, and joy.

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To those deployed abroad
or on duty here at home,

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please know
that we're thinking of you

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and profoundly grateful
for your service.

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To the dedicated employees
of the Canadian Coast Guard,

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thank you for keeping
our waters safe and navigable,

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supporting northern
and coastal communities,

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and answering the call,
in countless emergencies at sea.

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Your engagement makes
a real difference

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for marine safety
and service in Canada.

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Happy holidays.

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Happy holidays!

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Happy holidays.

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Happy holidays!

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