Happy New Year from His Excellency

Happy New Year! While you ponder your resolutions, here is His Excellency Governor General David Johnston’s annual New Year’s
greeting, in which he encourages Canadians to volunteer more. I
m sure your local Pride committee, AIDS service organization or queer community centre couldn’t agree more.

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