 I want to begin this morning by reflecting on the reports and videos that have continued to surface in the last few days of violence against black Canadians and indigenous people. I want to talk about what this means for a path forward as a country. On Friday, I went to a rally on Parliament Hill to show my support and listen to what community leaders and black Canadians are calling for. I hear you and I see you. As you call out systemic discrimination, racism and unconscious bias. As you call for action, and as you call for it now. Our communities are undergoing inequalities and racism at the moment, including in the context of the pandemic. All you have to do is look at a map of COVID-19 cases in Toronto and in Montreal to see that black Canadians are more severely affected by COVID-19. I am here to listen to the black Canadians' claims. I hear you denounce systemic discrimination, racism and unconscious bias that persists among us, and I am ready to take action. The reality is that many people in this country simply do not feel protected by the police. In fact, they are afraid of them. That alone would be bad enough. But systemic discrimination and racism in Canada goes much further than just policing. It's about poverty and mental health. It's about the fact that people are all too often treated like criminals instead of receiving the support that they need. We as governments need to work together. We as leaders need to recognize that these problems are tied to economic inequality and the racialization of poverty, and we need bold measures to address this. Our government promised to address systemic racism and injustice. We knew that this work had to be informed by the lived experiences of racialized communities and Indigenous peoples. So we listened, and we worked together to change things. We invested in mental health resources and youth programs for black Canadians. We worked to close the gaps and services for Indigenous communities. We funded Statistics Canada so they could create a gender, diversity, and inclusion statistic hub. And this work culminated in the release of Canada's anti-racism strategy for 2019-2022 and the creation of an anti-racism secretariat. Just last fall, we appointed a Minister to focus specifically on diversity and inclusion. Together, we have made progress. Progress that has meant support for groups like the Black Health Alliance and new schools for Indigenous kids. But I hear you when you say that it isn't enough. I hear you when you say that it doesn't solve systemic racism. And I agree. With the many disturbing reports of violence against black Canadians and Indigenous people, we know that we need to do much more, and we need to do it now. I had a discussion with Cabinet on Friday that will continue later today. I also spoke with Commissioner Lucky of the RCMP this morning. The Commissioner assured me that she will use all available tools to take quick, solid action. On our call, one of the things we discussed was the adoption of body cameras. I'm committing to raising this with the provinces this week so we can move forward as quickly as possible. Minister Blair has also reaffirmed to me his commitment to improving Indigenous policing. And later today, I have a stock take on reconciliation to discuss our work with Indigenous communities. I am committing to you that this work will continue to accelerate the pace of change because you deserve real commitments, as quickly as possible, that addresses the root causes of these problems. Things must change, but to repair the circles of injustice, exclusion and violence doesn't happen the day after tomorrow. We must work together and work hard. Today, I am committed to continuing to lead the charge, and our government will work as hard and as quickly as possible to build a country as fair and better with you. There's no doubt that the last few months have been harder than anyone could have expected. This pandemic has meant different challenges for everyone. But no matter who you are and no matter what you're dealing with, a little bit of help can make all the difference. Maybe your employer has been able to keep you on the payroll because of the wage subsidy, a program that's supporting two and a half million jobs. Perhaps you got some extra help through the Kenneth and Child Benefit, or you'll receive more money with the top-up to your old age security. Or you might even be one of the 500,000 young people who has accessed the student benefit, helping you pay for next year's tuition. Over the last few months, we have worked hard to help people through this crisis, and the programs we have launched and the investments we have made are making a real difference. I think, for example, that a story that Anthony Housefather told me about the Montrealese Franklin Empire in his account that manufactures electric products. This family business has existed for four generations and has employed more than 500 people in Quebec and Ontario. The business went well, but when the pandemic came, they had to close their workshops and their editing channels. They wanted to keep their employees, but they couldn't do it alone. And that's when the wage subsidy came into play. They were able to hire all of their employees and, with our support, give them their full salary. We are talking about 500 people and families who receive their paychecks, as usual, despite the pandemic. This is just an example, but it shows why programs like the emergency wage subsidy are so important. But we know that there is still work to be done. On Friday, I announced that the federal government would contribute $14 billion towards a safe restart agreement with the provinces and territories for the things that all Canadians need as we get our country back up and running. Right now, we're working with the premiers on what this restart could look like in the coming months. And as we do that, we're staying focused on people's new realities. If you work in a hospital or in a business that's reopening, you'll need PPE to stay safe. If you're back on the job, you might need transit, child care, or the option to take time off if you're ill. If you're a senior or at higher risk from COVID-19, you may need some extra support. These are the things that Canadians are thinking about. So it's what we're thinking about, too. The provinces and territories are all facing different realities at the moment, and we have to take into account when we face the next steps. But no matter where you live, we work with your prime minister to conclude an agreement on the restart that will allow us to ensure together your health and security. In addition to collaborating on this agreement, the prime minister and I have also discussed Canadians who are separated from their loved ones because of the closure of the borders. We obviously want families to be together, but our priority remains the security of Canadians. So we're going to set up a limited exemption that will allow the immediate family of citizens who are in permanent risk to enter Canada, mainly children and parents of younger children. But I want to be clear, everyone who enters the country will have to be isolated completely for 14 days. I know that the Chinese Minister will have more time to talk about it later today. This is an incredibly difficult time to be apart from a spouse, a child, or mom and dad. We hear that. That's why we're bringing in a limited exemption to allow immediate family members of citizens or permanent residents to come to Canada. I want to be clear, though. Anyone entering the country will be required to quarantine for 14 days. If you don't follow these rules, you could face serious penalties. I know that Minister Mendocino will have more to say about all this later today. I know that after this moving spring, people hope that summer will be easier. Things are starting to improve for everyone, but we know that there is still a lot of work to be done. Canadians can count on our support in the months and weeks to come. Thank you.