 Haruzetan Noruz, Noruzetan Piruz. Today, communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate Noruz and the Persian New Year. Noruz New Day is a chance to celebrate the first day of spring and the renewal of nature and look forward to the coming year with hope. Friends and families will gather around the half-seen table to exchange gifts, enjoy music and food, and give thanks for this year's blessings. Here in Canada, Noruz is a chance to honour the many communities that observe this day and their many contributions to building a better Canada. In the name of our family, Sophie and I wish peace, health and happiness to all who celebrate this occasion. Noruz Mubarak.