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For more than 300 years, Irish people have spread out to all regions of Canada, building new lives and helping to shape the very structures of this proud nation, writes Ambassador John Concannon.The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Opinion

BY JOHN CONCANNON

March 17, 2025

As March has been officially designated “Irish Heritage Month” by the Canadian Parliament, it is an opportune time for us to reflect on the relationship between Ireland and Canada.

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