Paul Hong

[Neil MacCarthy @neilmaccarthy]

Scenes from @archtoronto Corpus Christi procession led by Cardinal Frank Leo. #CorpusChristi

[Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו @netanyahu]

I have instructed the relevant authorities that Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

Over the past several days, Iran has repeatedly targeted the holy sites of all three monotheistic religions in Jerusalem with ballistic missiles. In one strike, missile fragments crashed meters from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

To protect worshippers, Israel asked members of all faiths to temporarily abstain from worshipping at the Christian, Muslim and Jewish holy sites in Jerusalem’s Old City.

Today, out of special concern for his safety, Cardinal Pizzaballa was asked to refrain from holding mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Even though I understand this concern, as soon as I learned about the incident with Cardinal Pizzaballa, I instructed the authorities to enable the Patriarch to hold services as he wishes.

[Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre]

The regime in Tehran is the principal source of terror in the Middle East and around the world. It tried to build nuclear weapons to annihilate our allies. It massacred tens of thousands of its own people. It orchestrated the attacks of October 7, 2023, murdered Canadian passengers on Flight PS752, sought to kill prominent Canadian leaders, and ruthlessly targets Canadians of Jewish and Iranian descent. It has shown no good faith in negotiations to change course.

That is why Conservatives support the courageous people of Iran in toppling this terror regime and reclaiming their destiny after 47 years of the regime's occupation. Conservatives support a democratic, free and permanently-denuclearized Iran that lives in peace and security with its neighbours. And Conservatives support the United States, Israel, and our allies across the Gulf to defend their sovereignty and dismantle the clerical military dictatorship of Iran.

[Jason Kenney 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇮🇱 @jkenney]

Wow. Surprisingly good statement from Prime Minister @MarkJCarney.

“Canada supports the United States acting to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and to prevent its regime from further threatening international peace and security.”

I say surprisingly because it’s a real departure from the usual moral equivalence tropes typical of the past decade in Canadian foreign policy.

Full credit where it’s due.

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

My statement on Iran-related hostilities in the Middle East:

[Jason Kenney 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇮🇱 @jkenney]

Amazing!

The brutal dictator Maduro has been taken into custody by the United States.

Full credit it where it is due, to President Trump and the brilliant US military.

A truly great day for the long suffering people of Venezuela, including the 9 million Venezuelan refugees who have fled the catastrophe of “Bolivarian socialism.”

A great day for freedom. A terrible day for the “warmth of collectivism.”

¡Viva la libertad! ¡Viva Venezuela libre ! 🇻🇪

[Paul Hong @PGSHong]

@YaroslavB Very sorry for your loss, Yaroslav. Thinking of you and your family.

[Jason Kenney 🇨🇦🇺🇦🇮🇱 @jkenney]

I am shocked and saddened by the sudden, untimely death of my good friend Nigel Wright.

Nigel was one of the kindest, most decent and generous people I have ever known. A person of unimpeachable integrity and honour.

A brilliant man who excelled in business, and had a heart for public service. He was a true Canadian patriot.

But most importantly, he was man of deep faith. His Christian commitment was not an abstraction. I cannot think of anyone with his level of commercial and financial success who would regularly spend evenings and weekends helping the less fortunate, volunteering in soup kitchens and homeless shelters. He was modest and private, so I suspect no one fully realizes the breadth of his philanthropic and charitable commitments.

He will be deeply missed by his many friends around the world.

But I have no doubt that he will be welcomed in the house of his Master with the words “well done, good and faithful servant.”

Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat e. 🙏

[Stephen Harper @stephenharper]

Laureen and I are shocked and heartbroken to learn of the sudden passing of Nigel Wright.

A unique and deeply accomplished person, Nigel combined intellectual acumen with incredible capacity for work. 

Nigel loved his country and believed in the value of public service, having twice served in the Office of the Prime Minister of Canada, including as my Chief of Staff.  He was also a man of faith who cared about his fellow citizens and generously supported a range of philanthropic causes throughout his life. 

Nigel was truly a special person whom we have lost far too soon.  Our condolences to his family and many friends, both in Canada and around the world.

[Mark Carney @MarkJCarney]

I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Nigel Wright, a widely respected business leader and builder with a lifelong commitment to public service and community leadership.    

The pinnacle of Nigel’s long career in public life was as Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, where Nigel served Canadians with the same deep intellect and relentless work ethic that he demonstrated through many decades in the private sector. Throughout his career, Nigel contributed to a better and more prosperous future for Canadians.   

I was privileged to know Nigel, benefitted often from his counsel, and have long been inspired by his dedication to our country, his kindness to his friends, and his faith in our common future.

I extend my heartfelt condolences to Nigel’s loved ones, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time.

[HMCS PREVOST / NCSM PREVOST @HMCSNCSMPrevost]

On June 8, HMCS Prevost marked a change of command, from Cdr Hong to Cdr Butler. Thank you London for supporting the event! // Le 8 juin, NCSM Prevost a marqué un changement de commandement, du Capf Hong au Capf Butler. Merci à Londres d'avoir soutenu l'événement ! @RoyalCanNavy

[Paul Hong @PGSHong]

@LawDeanHolloway Thanks Ian! :)

[Paul Hong @PGSHong]

Thank you for attending the ceremony!

[Terence Kernaghan NDP @kernaghant]

Back at @HMCSNCSMPrevost this evening for the change of command as Commander Paul Hong, CD was relieved by Commander Michael Butler, CD. Thank you for your service and the great conversations! #LdnOnt

[Paul Hong @PGSHong]

@wilder_drew @HMCSNCSMPrevost Thanks Drew!

[Paul Hong @PGSHong]

Thank you for attending @HMCSNCSMPrevost’s Change of Command ceremony!

[Peter Fragiskatos @pfragiskatos]

At @HMCSNCSMPrevost tonight for the Change of Command ceremony. Thank you for your service Commander Paul Hong and congratulations Commander Mike Butler. London will continue to contribute great things to the @RoyalCanNavy. #ldnont

[Paul Hong @PGSHong]

@RLitwiller @HMCSNCSMPrevost Thanks Roger!

[Paul Hong @PGSHong]

Jennifer: Thanks for all your hard work and contribution to @HMCSNCSMPrevost, especially while juggling dental school /doctorate program! Well deserved - BZ!

[Jennifer Guo @cguo83]

Honoured to have received my very first challenge coin during the Change of Command Ceremony.

Congratulations to Cdr @PGSHong for his exceptional leadership—you will be greatly missed. Best wishes to Cdr Mike Butler as he assumes his new role!

#RoyalCanadianNavy 🇨🇦⚓️

[Paul Hong @PGSHong]

@SteveDesroches @RoyalCanNavy @HMCS_NCSM_CAR @SJAOntario @SJA_Canada @BrianJJCole Great to see you again Steve!

[Paul Hong @PGSHong]

Thank you to over 300 who attended the Battle of the Atlantic Sunday parade @HMCSNCSMPrevost // Merci aux plus de 300 qui se sont rassemblés dimanche au @HMCSNCSMPrevost pour souligner la bataille de l'Atlantique.
#NLCCGlorious @LondonSeaCadets @27air #SalvationArmyJubileeBrass

[HMCS PREVOST / NCSM PREVOST @HMCSNCSMPrevost]

Congrats to members receiving BZs (S1 Hare, Lt(N) Anderson) and commissioning scrolls (SLt Jinson, A/SLt Wu)! // Félicitations aux membres qui reçoivent des BZs (mat1 Hare, ltv Anderson) et des parchemin de mise en service (ens Jinson, ens 2 Wu)!