Editor’s note: This is the winning submission for the contest to be the honoured guest for the RCMP’s Musical Ride in Dresden.
I love Canada because of all of our history and all the people from all over the world.
I love the Great Lakes so we can swim and fish in Canada and hike.
I love our health care so I can live long and strong.
I love the seasons – spring when the birds sing, summer with the flowers, fall when the leaves come down and winter when we skate.
I love the police that keep us safe every day.
I love that we can vote for the right prime minister.
I love our laws that keep our country in order.
I love that so many people came to live in Canada to have a better life.
I love our national sport – hockey!
I love our freedom.
Canada is for me!
Emma Van Kesteren, 12
Chatham
Winner of the Musical Ride honoured guest contest
