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I know that the fight against COVID-19 has been difficult for all Canadians over the past six months.

We just wrapped up a Cabinet retreat here in Ottawa to map out our plan to keep Canadians safe and healthy, while building a more resilient Canada.

I know how important it is for you that middle class people have access to good jobs, which makes it even more wonderful to be here with you today.

Over the last six months as our country faced the unprecedented challenge of COVID-19, we’ve seen that there exists still far too many gaps in our society.

I am delighted to be here, at the National Research Council, with Minister Bains and my fellow members of Parliament from Montréal, Minister Joly, Rachel Bendayan and our local member, Anthony Housefather.

Hello everyone. It’s great to be here today at Yorkwoods Public School with Minister Hussen, and Members of Parliament Kirsty Duncan and Judy Sgro.

Right from the start of this crisis, our government has worked closely with the provinces and territories to get Canadians the support they need.

Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us. Yesterday, I accepted Bill Morneau’s resignation as Minister of Finance. For almost five years, Bill has worked tirelessly on behalf of all Canadians to build a strong, resilient economy that works for everyone.

Hello, everyone. I am very happy to be here today with Minister Murray, Dr. Tam, and Parliamentary Secretary Vandenbeld. Before I get started, let me wish Eid Mubarak to all Muslim Canadians celebrating today.

Today is a great day for Canada and I am really, really happy to be here to talk with you about it. From the start, a Team Canada response to the COVID-19 pandemic has not only been desirable. It has been absolutely essential.