MIL OSI Translation. Canadian French to English –
Source: Prime Minister of Canada – in French
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on World Teachers’ Day:
“Teachers are the best. They help us learn and grow. They encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. They pick us up when we fall. And they are our guides and advisors when we need extra encouragement to succeed.”
“We all have a favorite teacher. The one who comforted us when we lacked self-confidence. The one who, despite the thousands of questions we asked, was happy to answer each one. The one who made learning fun.”
“This year’s theme, ‘Elevating Teacher Voices: Toward a New Social Contract for Education,’ highlights the critical role educators play in advancing and shaping our future. Whether in the classroom or in after-school programs, as early childhood educators or counselors, or as coaches or mentors, teachers lay the foundation for each generation to reach their full potential.
“By awarding thePrime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence and Excellence in STEM Education and those for theexcellence in early childhood education, we thank exceptional educators across the country for their dedication to their students and communities. Today, I am pleased to launch the call for nominations for the 2025 awards. I invite Canadians to nominate an exceptional educator in their community who has made a real difference in their life or the life of one of their children.
“The federal government is working to ensure that teachers and students have what they need to succeed. Through programs likeCanCode, we are providing professional development opportunities to 100,000 teachers. This will enable more than nine million students to acquire skills in areas such as coding and artificial intelligence over the next two years. In addition, through our newNational School Feeding Program, we will provide healthy meals to some 400,000 more children in schools, because teachers know that students learn better when their stomachs are full.
“Beyond our borders, initiatives such as theGlobal Partnership for Educationand the Simameni Project(in English only) improve access to quality education, particularly in low-income and crisis-affected countries. In addition, as part of its work towards achieving the2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Canada is playing its part in making learning more inclusive for young students, regardless of their background.
“Some of my fondest memories are from my time as a teacher. I was proud of my job. And I know how hard the thousands of teachers across the country work and sacrifice every day.
“So on behalf of the Government of Canada, I want to thank you. For the nights spent grading homework. For the weekends spent creating course materials that engage your students. For the times you feel like a parent, guardian, mentor, guide, and coach all rolled into one. For the contributions that often go unnoticed but help others succeed.
“Today, on the occasion of theWorld Teachers’ Day, and every day, let us show our gratitude to our teachers and educators and thank them. They contribute to making the world a better and more prosperous place.”
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article is a translation. Apologies should the grammar and/or sentence structure not be perfect.