Happy Dominion Day!

Canada Day is a time to celebrate our good fortune in living in such a magnificent country. But it is also a time for reflection on what each of us as a Canadian is doing to ensure that the principles and values that have created this nation remain strong. Up until a few decades ago, we were largely unaware that our openness to other cultures, faiths and traditions might one day pose an existential threat to these beliefs. We have alas arrived at an historical juncture where willful blindness leads to threats being in large part ignored and those who express concerns being attacked.

We must continue to fight to preserve freedom of speech.

We must continue to fight against the destructive Motion 103.

FREE SPEECH IS THE LIFEBLOOD OF DEMOCRACY AND LIBERTY.

"He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth."

~ Psalm 72.8 ~

Lord of the lands, beneath Thy bending skies,

On field and flood, where'er our banner flies,

Thy people lift their hearts to Thee,

Their grateful voices raise:

May our Dominion ever be

A temple to Thy praise.

Thy will alone let all enthrone;

Lord of the lands, make Canada Thine own:

Lord of the lands, make Canada Thine own!

Almighty Love, by Thy mysterious power,

In wisdom guide, with faith and freedom dower;

Be ours a nation evermore

That no oppression blights,

Where justice rules from shore to shore,

From lakes to northern lights.

May love alone for wrong atone;

Lord of the lands, make Canada Thine own:

Lord of the lands, make Canada Thine own!

Lord of the worlds, with strong eternal hand,

Hold us in honour, truth and self-command;

The loyal heart, the constant mind,

The courage to be true,

Our wide extending Empire bind,

And all the earth renew.

Thy name be known through ev'ry zone;

Lord of the worlds, make all the lands Thine own:

Lord of the worlds, make all the lands Thine own!