"The roots of what it means to be uniquely Canadian is the liberty to express who we are and what we aspire to become, while also holding our differences in a spirit of fellowship and respect. This quest for freedom has been the rock around which we have formed our common ground and force for unity since the War of 1812. Over time, this complex latticework of rocks and roots has also served as an anchor that holds together our core values of nationhood and significance of place in a turbulent and changeable world. Yet to keep this soil fertile and the seeds of possibility alive, we need to come together to re-imagine what we want to create 'in common' together time and time again." -Michael Jones- Closing Remarks and Book Draw Closing Ceremony with Rolland Smith.