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Canada is not a melting-pot. Canada is an association of peoples who have, and cherish, great differences but who work together because they can respect themselves and each other.
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Address to the Rotary Club, St. John's, Newfoundland, August 22, 1955

 

Vincent Massey

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Stephane Dion

 

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