The prime minister is remembering his friend Gord Downie, the Tragically Hip frontman, who has passed away of brain cancer at age 53.
Justin Trudeau became emotional when he spoke about how much Downie loved Canada with “everything he had”.
“He loved every hidden corner, every story, and every aspect of this country that he celebarted his whole life,” says Trudeau.
Trudeau added Downie wanted to make Canada better which is why he became so involved in aboriginal issues and devoted to the reconciliation process.
(PHOTO: Gord Downie at the world premiere of the Secret Path at the National Arts Centre, October 18, 2016. Credit: D. Brian Campbell)