Har ruz etan Nowrouz, Nowruz etan Pyrouz!

Hello everyone.

Today, people in Canada and around the world will celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year. 

To the Persian, Afghan, Kurdish, Zoroastrian, Bahá’í, Central Asian, and Ismaili communities who are marking this day: I hope you enjoy this year’s festivities.

This is an opportunity to come together, to reflect on the past year, and to celebrate new beginnings.

As you do that, as you gather around the Haft sîn table to exchange gifts, as you enjoy music and food with your loved ones, and as you look to the year ahead with optimism and hope, I want to say how grateful I am for you, and for your contributions to our country.

As we head into the new year, let’s continue working together to build a better future for all Canadians.

From my family to yours, happy new year.

I wish you joy, health, and prosperity for the year ahead.