Like millions of Canadians, my ancestors left Ireland in the shadow of the famine. They carried hope across the Atlantic and helped build the Canada we know today.
To return to Mayo, and receive a welcome such as this, is a testament to the life they built for their children — and to the indomitable spirit of the Irish, everywhere — whose pride in their heritage is unbroken by distance and time.
Today, Muslims across Canada celebrate the start of Eid al-Adha, a celebration of generosity, compassion, and service — values at the heart of building a stronger, more prosperous future for all.
To all those celebrating, Eid Mubarak.
Last night I flew on an @AirCanada flight #AC779 from Montreal to LAX and I watched a medical emergency happen on the plane. I was so impressed with the level of attentiveness and quick action from the crew that I just want to highlight the level of professionalism and consideration they had for the passenger.
The medical situation was resolved on the flight and everyone left ok 🙏
Good for you @AirCanada!
July 26, 2020. A beach near Collingwood, Ontario.
Sixteen-year-old Jamey Ruth Klassen was supposed to be enjoying a quiet family vacation beside the icy blue waters of Georgian Bay.
Farther out on the lake, a man named Christopher Robertson had taken his kayak out alone for a peaceful paddle. Then the kayak filled with water and flipped.
Suddenly, he was stranded in the freezing bay, clinging desperately to the overturned hull while shouting for help.
Jamey didn’t hear him directly.
What she heard instead were strangers nearby calling 911, panicking about a kayaker who had disappeared beneath the surface and wasn’t coming back up.
Most teenagers would’ve stayed on shore.
The water was brutally cold. The distance looked impossible. Lifeguards and paramedics were already being called. Waiting would’ve been understandable.
Jamey never waited.
She ran toward the water and dove in.
Alone, she swam nearly 600 feet through Georgian Bay — the distance of two football fields — pushing herself farther and farther from shore toward the empty kayak floating in the distance.
By the time she reached it, Christopher Robertson was gone.
Then Jamey looked down.
Through the clear Canadian water, she could see him lying motionless twelve feet below on the lake floor.
She took one breath.
And dove.
The cold tightened around her body instantly as she reached the bottom. She grabbed Robertson beneath both arms and forced herself upward, dragging his unconscious body back toward the surface.
He wasn’t breathing.
His body hung limp in the water.
Jamey refused to let go.
She turned him onto his back, balanced his head against her shoulder, wrapped one arm across his chest, and began swimming him toward shore using only one arm and her legs.
Every second became harder.
Her muscles burned violently. Her lungs screamed. She had no formal lifeguard certification because the pandemic had canceled the courses she planned to take that summer.
Still, she kept kicking.
Then fear hit her.
Jamey realized she might drown beside him before reaching shore.
Exhausted and losing strength, she used the last thing she still had left:
Her voice.
She screamed for help.
A nearby paddleboarder heard her cries and rushed across the water. Together, they lifted Robertson onto the board while Jamey, shivering and exhausted, swam the remaining distance alone.
Onshore, police officers and paramedics immediately began CPR.
Moments later, Christopher Robertson started breathing again.
He survived.
Nearly a year later, Jamey Ruth Klassen received the Carnegie Medal — North America’s highest civilian honor for heroism. Out of millions of people, only eighteen recipients were chosen that year.
But Jamey barely spoke about herself afterward.
Instead, she used the scholarship money from the award to attend nursing school at McMaster University, quietly continuing the same instinct that had driven her into the freezing water that day:
If someone needs help, you go.
No hesitation.
No spotlight.
No waiting for someone braver.
Just a sixteen-year-old girl who saw a stranger drowning… and decided his life mattered more than her fear.
His Highness Aga Khan V is a legendary man and as a Shia of Ali, I love him and deeply respect him from the core of my heart ❤️❤️❤️
Shame on the Shias for berating him
I sincerely apologize to my Ismaili brothers and sisters
Much love ❤️
@MarkJCarney If it’s unacceptable, then why do you 1) continue to support Israel politically, 2) continue to send weapons, and 3) maintain economic ties?
You have blood on your hands, Carney. Sanction the State of Israel NOW and RENOUNCE Zionism!
Victoria Day is a celebration of Canada’s history and traditions, and a reminder of how far we have come since Confederation. From a new Dominion to a strong nation spanning three coasts — charting our own course and building our own future.
In Québec, today is a day to celebrate National Patriots’ Day, honouring the people who fought for the democratic values that helped shape our country.
No matter how you celebrate, enjoy this long weekend.
I am very pleased to announce that, on my recommendation, His Majesty has approved the appointment of the Honourable Louise Arbour as the 31st Governor General of Canada. Across more than five decades, she gave voice to those whose dignity was denied, held institutions to account, and changed lives through her service.
As Canada’s next Governor General, Louise Arbour will represent the best of Canada to our citizens and to the world — a Canada clear-eyed about the challenges we face, and steadfast in the values we uphold.
10 years ago, my family came to Canada as refugees.
Today, we cut the ribbon of our newest @Peacebychoco boutique, the first at Halifax Stanfield International Airport and our joy is indescribable. Canada is a country that is bigger-hearted than words could ever say. We came here to start over. Today, we get to give back to our amazing community.
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Prince Aga Khan IV will undertake an official visit to Pakistan from May 20-26, 2026, at the invitation of the government.
This will be the first visit since 2017, and also the first visit by Prince Rahim since his appointment.
Are you alive today? If you didn’t die from COVID, HIV/AIDS, Ebola, SARS, swine flu, anthrax, tuberculosis, malaria, or other diarrheal diseases, you have the great Dr. Tony Fauci to thank.
I would like to welcome the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community on his visit to Pakistan and offer my warmest greetings.اھلا و سھلا فی باکستان بلد الأمنِ و السلام !
JD Vance is lecturing the Pope on Catholicism and Pierre Poilievre is lecturing Mark Carney on economics and RFK Jr is lecturing scientists about vaccines and Donald Trump is lecturing the world on tariffs and Pete Hegseth is quoting Pulp Fiction and thinking it’s the Bible
. @MarkJCarney was once a rock star central bank governor.
In his current role as 🇨🇦 Prime Minister, he is working to reinvent multilateralism.
I was delighted to write a piece for
@TIME reflecting on why he is one of the world's most influential people https://t.co/WJ3QuSTDjI