 Bonjour à tous. Whether it's to cover the bills, to keep people on the payroll, or to make rent on a storefront, many Canadians need a hand right now. So over the past few months, we've brought in new programs that are doing exactly that. Just take the wage subsidy and what it has meant for people like the employees at Euroline in Oakville. This family-owned appliance business had to close their operations and lay off staff because of the pandemic. It was a really tough spring. But when they applied for the wage subsidy, they were able to then re-hire their entire team. And that matters to the 22 people who now have their paycheck again. To all employers, please use the wage subsidy if you haven't already. This help is designed for you and your employees. And if you need more support, apply for the Canada Emergency Business Account. On the SEBA in particular, I want to remind everyone that we recently expanded the eligibility for this program to include even more small businesses like farmers. The new application process will open on Friday, and in the coming days, we'll have more information to share about it. For now, though, you can go to edc.ca for information about the documents you'll need to apply. In the last few weeks, things have started to look up for a lot of people. But that said, we also know that far too many Canadians are still struggling. If you're having troubles finding a job, you shouldn't also be worrying about whether you'll hit the limit of your SERB benefits. So right now, we're working on a solution to extend the benefit for people who can't return to work yet. We'll have more details later this week. But for today, I want you to know that we will continue to be there for you and your family. In the last few weeks, things have started to look up for a lot of people. That said, we also know that far too many Canadians are still struggling. If you're having trouble finding a job, you shouldn't also be worried about not being able to hit the emergency service. We're working on finding a solution to extend the service period for those who still can't return to work due to the pandemic. We'll have more details for you this week. But for now, I want you to know that we will continue to be there for you and for your family. In that regard, I also want to take a moment to recognize all the workers who have been working hard for weeks to ensure that Canadians receive the emergency service and the emergency wages. In this national week of public employment, I want to thank them for everything they do for us, especially during the pandemic. During National Public Service Week, I want to thank all the women and men who work incredibly hard to get Canadians the help they need, especially recently. They've done a remarkable job for their fellow Canadians. No one could have predicted that this spring would turn out the way that it did. Certainly for farmers who keep our grocery stores stocked and our families fed, it's been an unexpectedly challenging few months with restaurants and hotels closed for weeks. Many producers were left with extra food they couldn't sell. Farmers work hard to raise their livestock and grow their crops. They shouldn't be in a position where they have to see that wasted. And that's why today we are opening applications for the Surplus Food Rescue Program. This program will help get products that farmers and fishers can't sell, whether that's potato, poultry or seafood or otherwise, to communities that need it. People across the country will benefit, including in remote northern communities. This is a win-win. Farmers will have people to buy their goods, and food will get to the plates of families who wouldn't have enough otherwise. Today, we are launching applications for the Western food purchase program. Because of the pandemic, many producers can't sell a part of their products. They worked hard to grow them, and it would be a shame to waste them. With this program, we will buy some of the products to distribute them to those who need them. Everyone is a winner. Farmers have a market for their products, and we help feed families who need them. In many ways, COVID-19 is a challenge like we've never dealt with before. But it certainly isn't the only test we're facing. In an increasingly complex and interconnected world, we need to think outside the box in order to keep people safe, to grow our economy, and to shape our future for the better. Artificial intelligence has the potential to be an incredibly powerful force for good, but it must be used responsibly and ethically. And on that front, Canada is continuing to lead the way forward. Today, as one of 13 founding members, Canada helped launch the global partnership on artificial intelligence. As part of this initiative, we've also worked with the government of Quebec to set up a center of expertise in Montreal, which will be one of the partnerships to global hubs. This country is home to some of the world's most innovative people, not to mention the fact that Canadians have pioneered much of today's AI tech. It only makes sense to put that expertise to use. Today, Canada participates in the launch of the global partnership on artificial intelligence as one of the 13 founding members. As part of this initiative, we also worked with the government of Quebec to set up a center of expertise in Montreal, one of the two centers of expertise of the partnership. Canadians are among the most innovative people in the world and are the pioneers of many technologies in the field of artificial intelligence. So we're going to put that expertise to use. Earlier this morning, I also joined Minister Ng and her counterparts in the Ottawa Group on World Trade Organization Reform. We discussed our work together on trade, on safeguarding international supply chains, and on building a global economy that works for everyone. Now, more than ever, it is vital that we collaborate across borders to keep our economy strong and our citizens safe. This pandemic is a global crisis and it requires global solutions. So in response to a request from the United Nations, I can also announce that Canada will provide airlift support for urgently needed medical and humanitarian supplies. Through this mission, we will be delivering help to some of the world's most vulnerable people. This morning, I would also like to emphasize that today is the global day of the fight against the mistreatment of elderly people. Our parents, our grandparents, and our elders have built our country. We must protect them and ensure that they receive the care they deserve. If you decide to call your grandparents to take news from your neighbors, we can all do our part. In my papineau reconstruction, the concert table, Ami, has done an incredible job to prevent the mistreatment of elderly people throughout the year. I would also like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank all those who work within a similar organization on the scale of the country. Thank you for taking care of our elders. Today and every day, we must work together to ensure that health and the safety of all Canadians. Our parents, our grandparents, and our elders built this country. And we all have a part to play in keeping them safe. On that note, let me give a big shout out to the Rogers Foundation for their $60 million donation to help the most vulnerable during this pandemic. I know this initiative, this incredible initiative will have a huge impact on a whole lot of people's lives. And speaking of people who make a difference, I want to end this morning by recognizing the Canadian troops who arrived in Ukraine yesterday to resume their training mission. The work they're doing together with our partners to build a more secure country is incredibly important. I know all Canadians will be thinking of these brave women and men in uniform as they serve overseas. Merci beaucoup.