{"id":5510,"date":"2026-05-05T15:31:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T20:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vvgut0abxs.wpdns.site\/?p=5510"},"modified":"2026-05-05T15:33:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T20:33:15","slug":"the-ambm-congratulates-louise-arbour-on-her-appointment-as-governor-general-of-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ambm.ca\/en\/the-ambm-congratulates-louise-arbour-on-her-appointment-as-governor-general-of-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"The AMBM Congratulates Louise Arbour on Her Appointment as Governor General of Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The President of the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (AMBM) and Reeve of the Rural Municipality of La Broquerie, Mr. Ivan Normandeau, issued this statement following\u00a0 the appointment of the Honourable Louise Arbour as Canada\u2019s 31<sup>st<\/sup> Governor General:<\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We warmly welcome the appointment of the former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Honourable Louise Arbour, whose distinguished career reflects an unwavering commitment to justice, human rights, and public service, both in Canada and internationally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Her exceptional track record and respected reputation, at home and around the world, make Mrs. Arbour an outstanding choice to represent Canada with rigour, credibility, and distinction. Her experience as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights commands deep respect.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In her address, delivered in both of Canada\u2019s official languages, Mrs. Louise Arbour noted that \u201cthe strength of our country rests on stable institutions, guided by sound judgment and sustained attention to our collective well-being and that of the entire planet.\u201d At the AMBM, we fully share this vision.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every day, we work to build strong, thriving communities by strengthening municipal autonomy, enabling us to meet today\u2019s needs while preparing for those of tomorrow, and contributing to a healthy, inclusive democracy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Manitoba\u2019s bilingual municipalities, the new Governor General\u2019s fluency in both of Canada\u2019s official languages is a powerful example of our bilingual advantage in action. This strategic asset enhances Canada\u2019s ability to engage in dialogue, represent its values internationally, and build inclusive institutions that reflect the realities and aspirations of our bilingual communities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also wish to extend our sincere thanks to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon for her dedication and service throughout her tenure as Governor General of Canada.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>About the AMBM<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The AMBM is the voice of bilingual municipal leadership in the province of Manitoba. It represents 16 municipal governments committed to offering services in both official languages to their residents. Together, these municipalities represent the majority of Manitoba\u2019s population. Manitoba\u2019s bilingual municipal leadership also leads the AMBM Group, a consortium of three organizations with complementary mandates: the AMBM, the Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (<em>Conseil de d\u00e9veloppement \u00e9conomique des municipalit\u00e9s bilingues du Manitoba<\/em>, or CDEM) and Eco-West Canada (EWC), which specializes in the green economy. Complementing each other, these three organizations actively contribute to the development, vitality and sustainability of the province\u2019s Official Language Minority Communities (OLMC) and the province as a whole.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Information:\u00a0<\/strong>Office of the Chief Executive Officer (O-CEO), 204-289-4077,\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bcdd-oceo@ambm.ca\">bcdd-oceo@ambm.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The President of the Association of Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities (AMBM) and Reeve of the Rural Municipality 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