“I stand up and cheer for volunteers. I cheer for many types of volunteers. Volunteers in Halifax are good. Volunteers at food banks are good. Volunteer firefighters are good. Volunteers for the arts are good. I want to look like I appreciate volunteers. I want to say 'thank you' to every volunteer in Canada.”
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