The Hon. Paul T. Hellyer:
Tribute to a Visionary Canadian Voice in UFO Disclosure
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| The Hon. Paul T. Hellyer former Deputy Prime Minster of Canada and former Minster of National Defence |
“UFOs are as real as the airplanes that fly over your head.”
With those words, Hellyer became one of the highest-ranking government officials in the world to publicly and unequivocally acknowledge the reality of Unidentified Flying Objects—not in speculation, but as a matter of serious and informed conviction.
Unlike many politicians who sidestepped or dismissed the topic as fringe or conspiratorial, Hellyer’s declaration was bold, direct, and grounded in his access to privileged intelligence and classified military information. His position lent unprecedented credibility to the subject and helped shift the global narrative.
A Turning Point in Public Discourse
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| Convocation Hall University of Toronto |
Mr. Hellyer’s appearance at Convocation Hall on September 25, 2005 before an audience of 400 people marked a historic turning point. At a time when serious discussion of UFOs—let alone extraterrestrial contact—was often ridiculed, Hellyer broke the silence.
He challenged not just governments, but society itself, to confront a broader reality: that we are not alone, and that intelligent life may not only exist beyond Earth but may already be engaging us.
Such ideas were, at the time, regarded by many as heretical. To speak of peaceful collaboration with off-world civilizations, or even open contact, was to risk professional and public marginalization. But Hellyer was undeterred. As I learned in my two-decade relationship with him as a confidant, colleague, and friend, he was driven not by the desire for fame, but by an unshakable commitment to truth.
A Man of Integrity and Vision
Paul Hellyer’s insights came not only from evidence but from a deep-seated faith in human honesty and potential. In every conversation, interview, and strategic session I had with Paul, I was struck by his unwavering moral compass and visionary outlook.
He rarely dwelled on the past or even the present. As he once told me, “The future is where heroes live.” That one sentence has stayed with me—it encapsulates his relentless hope and forward-looking philosophy.
In his closing statement at Convocation Hall, Mr. Hellyer captured this spirit with words that now seem prophetic:
“Visits from our interplanetary neighbours present opportunity for peaceful communication and collaboration. A decade of contact—who knows—that could be just the antidote the world needs to end its greed-driven, power-centred madness.”
Far Ahead of His Time
Mr. Hellyer’s remarks were not science fiction—they were a call for planetary healing through interstellar diplomacy. He understood, far ahead of mainstream discourse, that the UFO/ET issue was not just about spacecraft or sightings, but about consciousness, cooperation, and survival.
In the two decades since that speech, governments—particularly in Latin America and, more recently, the United States—have only just begun to explore and disclose what Hellyer boldly stated in 2005. Investigations, congressional hearings, and military whistleblowers are now echoing the trail he helped blaze.
A Man of Conviction - A Legacy of Courage
Paul Hellyer’s contribution to the UFO conversation was not merely political—it was moral. He demonstrated that integrity, transparency, and curiosity must triumph over fear and denial.
Few of us realized it at the time, but he was right. He saw further than most dared to look, and his legacy endures because he had the courage to speak the truth when it mattered most.
As we move deeper into an era of disclosure and planetary reckoning, let us remember Mr. Hellyer not just as a pioneer in government, but as a visionary who believed that a better world—perhaps even a better universe—was within our reach.
And perhaps now, finally, the world is beginning to catch up to Paul Hellyer.
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Watch Mr. Hellyer's Convocation Hall Address
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From the desk of
Victor Viggiani - News Director
ZlandCommunications NewsNetwork
Canada's only UAP Disclosure news service
Toronto Canada | Office 416-801-8056 | zland@sympatico.ca
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