 On après-midi, tout le monde. Good afternoon, everyone. Today, I had the great pleasure of welcoming his excellency, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, to Canada. Earlier today, after meeting in private, we sat down with ministers Bebo, Dion, and McKenna to discuss issues of pressing importance both to the UN and to Canada. On climate change, we discussed the importance of the Paris Agreement and how the UN and Canada can collaborate more closely to ensure that we achieve our ambitious goals. We discussed how Canada's new, refocused approach for Iraq, Syria, and the broader region, which better reflects our values and unique areas of expertise, will help address both the short and long-term problems the Middle East is facing. I reiterated the commitment of our government to make, to strengthen the UN's ability to maintain international peace and security, including by increasing support for peace operations and contributing more to mediation, conflict prevention, and post-conflict reconstruction efforts. As for humanitarian aid, I have indicated that Canada is enthusiastic about participating in the World Humanitarian Summit, which Mr. Ban will host in May of this year. Canada will continue to pursue its humanitarian efforts everywhere in the world, particularly by supporting initiatives related to the health of women, children, and teenagers. Together, we have talked about the equality of sexes and the autonomy of girls and women, a subject that really stands out to both of us. Our government has proven leadership in this regard, and we will continue to promote equality in the whole of our actions in countries like abroad. Finally, we have discussed the global migration and the refugee crisis. Today, Canada has welcomed more than 18,000 Syrian refugees and is in the process of reaching its goal, which is to welcome 25,000 here by the end of February. But of course, the welcome of refugees is only a part of the solution. By working with important partners like the UN, we will continue to bring our contribution to initiatives on the field in places like Lebanon and Jordan, to look at what refugees who flee these conflicts and access food, water, shelter, health care, and education, and whether they live in acceptable conditions. I look forward to the remainder of Mr. Ban's visit to Ottawa today, where we will be engaging in a discussion with local youth at the Gleeb Collegiate Institute. As Minister for Youth, it's important for me to hear what our young leaders have to say about the issues that matter to them. We'll wrap up the day with a dinner to honour Mr. Ban and his many impressive accomplishments while at the UN. I want to take this time to thank the Secretary-General for being here today. Canada looks forward to a strengthened relationship with the United Nations in coming years. Mr. Prime Minister, ladies and gentlemen, I am very honoured to have a visit so quickly after your election, as well as the Prime Minister of Canada. It is the fifth time that I come to Canada since I am Secretary-General. It is the first time since Mr. Triddle is Prime Minister. We want to have very constructive exchanges on all necessary important issues. We have talked about climate change, peace operations, sustainable development, and the situation of migrants and refugees. We have also talked about the shortcomings of the planet in Syria. I would like to thank the Prime Minister for his collaboration with the National Union. It is a great pleasure to work with him and with the Canadian government. Ladies and gentlemen, the weather here is quite cold, but the relationship between United Nations and Canada are very, very warm. Since the United Nations was founded, Canada has always been one of our most important partners. We thank former Prime Minister and Nobel Peace Prize Rohit Lester Pearson for helping to pioneer United Nations peacekeeping. Prime Minister Triddle has declared Canada's recommitment to the United Nations. I am here to declare that the United Nations enthusiastically welcomes this commitment. Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister. At the climate conference last December in Paris, Prime Minister Triddle's leadership helped us secure the breakthrough we needed for the historic Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Now we need Canada to put the agreement into action and help keep the rest of the world on track. I have invited the Prime Minister to attend the signing ceremony in New York on April 22nd. This will be the best possible way to mark Mother Earth Day. I also commend Canada for its compassionate approach to migrants and refugees. Later today, I will visit the Catholic Center for Immigrants. This will build on my many meetings with refugees and migrants around the world. They have lost their homes and their family members. They deserve opportunity, human rights, protection and peace. Canada is helping to give them hope. I applaud highly Canada's commitment to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees. This is a great demonstration of compassionate leadership. I also commend the Prime Minister for committing to addressing United Nations human rights recommendations on indigenous people in Canada, particularly violence against indigenous women and girls. I am impressed by Prime Minister Tridot's commitment to young people. Later today, we will meet together with a high school student. He is showing and leading by example by combining his portfolio as Minister of Youth in addition to his premiership. Although I will be in Canada for only three days, we are laying plans to strengthen our collaboration for years to come. I have brought a number of my top senior advisors, including senior officials dealing with peacekeeping, humanitarian emergencies, sustainable development and youth. We are focused on concrete results. I'm confident that our collaboration will have a meaningful impact on the lives of people around the world. I thank you. Merci beaucoup.