 Over the past few days, we've seen record cases of COVID-19 across the country, and it's a cause for concern. Behind each new number is a friend, a parent, a neighbor, or a senior. People's lives are at stake, and we all need to do our part. So follow your local public health guidelines. Wear a mask and keep a safe two-meter distance from one another. Download the COVID Alert app. It's easy, it's free, and with over 4.8 million downloads, it'll help you do your part to protect your friends and loved ones. Together, we will get through this. Over the past few days, we've seen record cases of COVID-19 across the country. A situation is worrying, and we need to learn it seriously. Behind each new number is a friend, a member, a family, a neighbor, or an senior. So follow your local public health guidelines. Wear a mask and keep a safe two-meter distance from one another. Download the COVID Alert app. Over the past few days, we've seen record cases of COVID-19 across the country. Hopefully the year will come when we'll beる. Thank you. Since the pandemic started, many folks have found themselves working from home. And in cases where they've needed to self-isolate, most Canadians have been able to do so because they have a roof over their heads. But imagine if you didn't have a home, especially during a Canadian winter. Sadly, that's the reality for far too many Canadians. And our government is taking action to change that. Since 2015, we've created a national strategy to make housing a priority, with thousands of units constructed and provided affordable housing for over a million people. We took this issue seriously since forming government, and now that the pandemic has made housing needs more acute, we're stepping up again. Last month, Minister Hussain announced an investment of $1 billion for the new Rapid Housing Initiative. The goal of the program is to give the most vulnerable a safe place to live by quickly creating up to 3,000 new affordable housing units. Today, I can share more details about how this funding will be used. The Rapid Housing Initiative will be equally split between the major cities stream and the projects stream. Right now, our largest cities face a growing need for safe and affordable housing. We've invested, we're investing $500 million for immediate support to build long-term housing for municipalities that have the highest demand. We've also opened up applications for the second half of funding through the projects stream. Today's announcement is part of our commitment to eliminate chronic homelessness in Canada, as we announced in the Throne Speech, while also creating good jobs in the housing and construction sectors. Today, I'm announcing that our plan of $1 billion to support vulnerable Canadians in the framework of the Rapid Housing Initiative will be split into two streams, the Big City Stream and the Project Stream. Right now, our largest cities face a growing demand for safe and affordable housing. We've invested, therefore, $500 million for immediate support to build long-term housing for municipalities that have the highest demand. The second half of funding will be for the project stream, which will accept demands for municipalities, provinces and territories, as well as for non-bülocrative organizations and autochthon leaders. Today's announcement is part of our commitment to eliminate chronic homelessness in Canada, as we announced in the Throne Speech, while also creating good jobs in the housing and construction sectors. Canada is now in the second wave of this pandemic. That comes with new challenges for small business owners, and as I told the Canadian Chamber of Commerce yesterday, we're stepping up to help, as we have since day one. Earlier this month, we announced that we would strengthen the programs that have been a lifeline for small businesses. By introducing an extended wage subsidy, which covers up to 65% of eligible wages, business owners like Steve and Cammie of Steve's Pokebar in BC will be able to keep their employees on the payroll. For support on rent, the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy will go directly to businesses, not to landlords. And those who have to close temporarily because of a local public health order will be eligible for an additional 25% support. That brings the total of 90% of rent covered for the hardest-hit businesses. And to help cover other costs, we've expanded the eligibility for the Canada Emergency Business Account while increasing the total amount to $60,000. Yesterday, businesses that have been working on their personal bank accounts have now access to the resources provided in the Canada Emergency Account, by opening a commercial account with a financial institution participating in it. As for the other measures, such as wages subsidy and rent subsidy, we're going to set up a budget law in place in a short time. I hope that all the municipalities' deputies will join us to adopt this crucial measure for Canadian businesses. I'd like to end this morning by taking a moment to recognize all of the women and men across the country who keep Canadians fed. Our government is here to support them, just like we have been since the start of the pandemic. Today, Minister Bebo will outline how people in BC can apply for the emergency on Farm Support Fund. People in other provinces will also be able to apply soon. The emergency fund for the measures to support the 35 million dollar firm is deployed province by province to help farmers and ensure health and safety of farmers in the country. Minister Bebo will talk about this later today, but we will continue to do our part to support the people who work hard to allow us to feed our families.