Mark Carney

The world's changing, not gradually, but suddenly.

Yes, some are still in denial.

Rather than starting on this journey, they're waiting for the past to return.

But hope is not a plan and nostalgia is not a strategy.

And if we stand still during this rupture, we will surrender our future to others.

My friends, technological change is accelerating.

We can either shape our future with AI or let it control our destiny.

The foundations of the international order, the order which Canada helped build and from which we have benefited for so long, that order is crumbling.

The days of our military sending 70 cents of every dollar to the United States are over.

No.

This is not the time for politics as usual, for petty differences, for political point scoring.

United, we will build Canada strong, a Canada for all, a Canada strong that no one can ever take away.

I feel that strength.

I feel that strength in this room.

As Diana mentioned, we feel that strength across this great country.

At this decisive moment, Canadians are demonstrating just how strong we are.

You know, it started quietly.

People choosing a wine from the Okanagan over one from California.

Anyone?

Anyone had any bourbon recently?