Hi everyone. It’s a real pleasure to be here with you
to congratulate you on the successful launch of the
James Webb Space Telescope!
Webb is the most complex space observatory ever
built.
And I’m proud to say Canada, once again, played an
indispensable role in its construction.
You and Canadians can be proud of our growing and
positive presence in space,
advancing science and discovery in the service of
humanity.
So I want to thank you for your contribution,
because Canadian scientists will be part of some of
Webb’s biggest discoveries
as we enter a new, an exciting new chapter in
astronomy.
So I want to thank you, and wish you good luck.
Today’s successful launch is an extremely exciting
moment for the international space community
–one that is sure to ignite interest in astronomy for a
new generation.
I would like to sincerely congratulate our partners,
NASA and the European Space Agency
and the global team of more than 10,000 people who
dedicated a tremendous effort
to developing and building this powerful observatory.
This mission is a testament to what we can achieve
when we work together.