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… to my parents for the gifts of responsibility and fairness to others , as instilled in being raised on a farm . It is pure luck that I was born in this country and at a time when our world has generally made so much progress for humankind . [ Léo Richer , Pension & Financial Wellness ]
… for having grown up in an American blue-collar industrial city located on Lake Michigan . While riding my bike through tree-lined streets , past historical homes and buildings , my appreciation of history and admiration of previous generations ’ contributions was born . [ Julie Ginther , Communications ]
… for the generosity of others , the laughter of children , an adolescent sense of humour , and any place in Canada with Bev by my side . [ Gordon Cumming , Charitable Foundation , term completed November 2021 ]
… for phone , email , and social media ways to share joys and concerns with immediate and extended family spread across Alberta , Saskatchewan , and British Columbia ; that we live in a country that allows us much happiness . [ Lawrence Hrycan , Strategic Planning & Advocacy ]
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