Remarks by
The Honourable Anita Neville, P.C., O.M.
Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba
CFB Winnipeg 100th Anniversary Lunch Reception
Manitoba Legislative Building – Rotunda
Monday, March 24, 2025, noon
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Honoured Guests, Fellow Manitobans: Good Afternoon.
As the Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, I am pleased to join you here in the heart of Treaty One land, and in the homeland of the Red River Métis.
As we build and sustain healthy and diverse communities across Manitoba, we acknowledge that this province is the ancestral and the present-day home of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Dakota, Dene, Inuit and Métis peoples.
For all of us, our work of building a province of which we can be proud includes listening and learning, advancing understanding and working for opportunity, and healing for all.
I am pleased to join you today in celebrating the remarkable milestone anniversary of our illustrious Canadian Forces Base – Winnipeg.
It not only in these times of overt patriotism that Manitobans regard CFB as a hub of honour and service excellence. For 100 years, the base has been home to those who heeded the call to serve our country, bringing their talents and dedication to contribute to the great legacy of our country’s armed forces.
As we are all aware, Canada is experiencing a particularly strong wave of patriotism these days. It is a heartwarming reflection of our shared love of country and commitment to the nation we hold so dear. The men and women who have been, and are presently, part of CFB’s long history personify that patriotism as they work to protect and uphold democracy at home and around the world. Thank you for your service!
For 100 years, CFB has been a community hub in west Winnipeg, emblematic of strength and security. It is this base that launched careers, sparked lifelong friendships, and played a pivotal role in training military members past, present and future.
In its century of service to the community, CFB has carried on its good work amid historical events and significant social change. Just think about what has transpired in the world since CFB was established –
- The Great Depression,
- world wars,
- societal evolution,
- unforeseen great technological advances and so much more –
yet the base and all the honour, dedication and valour it represents continues in earnest.
As Manitobans, and Canadians, we are as proud of you now as we were 100 years ago.
Congratulations to the CFB leadership, anniversary organizing committee, volunteers for your commitment to our great nation, and all of your hard work in bringing this celebration together so well. Good work! And to all those who give, and have given so selflessly, to the outstanding work of CFB – thank you for your service.
Thank you. Merci. Meegwich. Shalom
