Speech soundbite - Canadian PM Justin Trudeau awarded honorary degree from Edinburgh University

Speech soundbite - Canadian PM Justin Trudeau awarded honorary degree from Edinburgh University

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The speaker congratulates the honorees and reflects on their own graduation from McGill University. They discuss the significant Scottish influence in Canada, highlighting historical contributions and notable figures like Sir John A. MacDonald. The speaker shares a personal family story about their grandfather, Jimmy Sinclair, who moved to British Columbia for freedom and later became a Rhodes Scholar and a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The narrative emphasizes the family's deep-rooted tradition of service and political involvement.

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What family story does the speaker share about his grandfather?

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What does the speaker say about his grandfather's decision to move to British Columbia?

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