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CHECK AGAINST DELIVERYThank you all for being here today.Last week I had the honour of meeting with Her Majesty The Queen, in Scotland.It was a particularly poignant visit, taking place as it did during both the 150^th anniversary of Confederation, and the 65^th year of Her Majesty’s service as Canada’s Head of State.It was a meeting that gave us an opportunity to talk about our shared history and a chance to reflect on what the coming years might look like.

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERYHello everyone! Happy Canada Day! What a crowd!You know, I’m pretty confident that we’re breaking records here on Parliament Hill. And we should be, because today, together, we’recelebrating Canada 150!

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERYConsider:The price they paid.The burden they bore.The country they made.  Seven thousand and four Canadians were wounded in the battle that began here, 100 years ago today. Three thousand, five hundred and ninety-eight Canadians died.This, from a population, in 1917, of just eight million.Think of it, for a moment. The enormity of the price they paid.

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERYGood evening.Thank you Dan, for the kind introduction. And thank you all for being here. To the many policy makers and industry leaders here today, thank you.And, of course, to the organizers of CERAWeek – thank you so much for this award. It truly is an honour – for me personally, for Canada’s superb natural resources minister, Jim Carr, who is here today, and for the government of Canada.I’d like to begin with a little family history, if I may.

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERYIntroductionPresident Tusk, President Tajani, distinguished Parliamentarians, ladies and gentlemen.Good morning. It is a privilege to be here today. I’m told that this marks the first address to the EU Parliament by a sitting Canadian Prime Minister, so thank you for allowing me this honour.As you know, I was in Brussels not too long ago to formally sign the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, and the Strategic Partnership Agreement.

Mr. Speaker –It was with shock and sadness that Canadians heard about a despicable act of terror last night in Quebec City.By current counts, six people worshipping at the Quebec City Islamic Cultural Centre have lost their lives, with many others seriously injured.This was a group of innocents targeted for practicing their faith. Make no mistake – this was a terrorist attack.It was an attack on our most intrinsic and cherished values as Canadians – values of openness, diversity, and freedom of religion.

Before I begin, I’d like to recognize the Algonquin Nation, on whose traditional territory we are gathering. We acknowledge them as the past, present and future caretakers of this land.

CHECK AGAINST DELIVERYGood afternoon everyone. Thank you for taking the time to join us today.Just over a year ago, Canadians elected a new government. Their marching orders for us were clear: build an economy that works for me and my family, and protect the environment so we can leave a better, cleaner country to our kids.