It is inseparable from social responsibility. Canada is a vision still unfolding. It was built by people who saw what others didn t, who took great risks, who persevered, and who went where others feared to go. Our future depends in large part on the contribution of people who can dream and achieve the impossible. In this time of sweeping change, entrepreneurship is the growing edge of industry, and the source of new ideas, new markets, and new jobs.
Entrepreneurs keep our country young, our economy strong, our hopes high, and our horizons wide.
In honouring you today, we also honour by reflection the spirit of entrepreneurship across the country. I congratulate you on your achievements, and I thank you for your example.