Hello, and happy holidays!
We want to thank members of the Canadian Armed Forces,
employees of National Defence and CSE,
and members of the Canadian Coast Guard,
for an extraordinary year of growth, renewal, and dedication.
The pace of work has been intense,
and you have delivered on an ambitious agenda.
We are grateful for your professionalism,
commitment, and service.
The Defence Team is evolving quickly
and accomplishing so much :
advancing digital and creating new policies
for our new geopolitical context;
modernizing infrastructure across the country
to provide support and facilities for our people;
delivering the equipment the CAF needs at pace,
and this year, welcoming the Canadian Coast Guard
into the Defence portfolio to increase our reach
and leverage more of our assets to detect,
deter and defence Canadians.
That level of productivity takes dedication,
flexibility and creativity.
The Defence Team has demonstrated
all of those in abundance.
So, thank you for your tremendous service.
To the members of the Canadian Armed Forces,
thank you for everything you've accomplished in 2025.
From leading our NATO brigade in Latvia
and advancing operations in the Indo-Pacific,
to protecting Canada's North
and responding to wildfires at home,
You've truly delivered for Canadians,
our Allies and partners.
And through it all,
your families stood proudly beside you.
Today, we recognize and thank them, too.
The holidays are a time to pause
and reconnect with family and friends.
Wherever you are,
we hope you find moments of meaningful rest,
relaxation, and joy.
To those deployed abroad or on duty here at home,
please know that we're thinking of you
and profoundly grateful for your service.
To the dedicated employees of the Canadian Coast Guard,
thank you for keeping our waters safe and navigable,
supporting northern and coastal communities,
and answering the call, in countless emergencies at sea.
Your engagement makes a real difference
for marine safety and service in Canada.
Happy holidays.
Happy holidays!
Happy holidays.
Happy holidays!
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