 Bonjour tout le monde hello everyone. I want to begin by addressing the COVID-19 situation in Manitoba. The record numbers the province has seen the province has seen over the last few days is really concerning. In light of this search we're partnering with Manitoba First Nations to provide over 61 million dollars in immediate funding to support their response. This funding will support public health measures, food security and other surge capacity needs. In addition Indigenous Services Canada is mobilizing contact tracers and equipment to further help affected communities. Of course Manitoba isn't alone. Across the country and around the world we're seeing rising numbers of COVID-19 cases. This was the main focus of my calls with President-elect Biden and Prime Minister Johnson yesterday. With rising cases of COVID-19 here at home there's added pressure on all orders of government to keep people safe and to protect jobs. But I would hope that no leader in our country is easing public health vigilance because they feel pressure not to shut down businesses or slow down our economy. I understand that worry but let me tell you that's how we end up with businesses going out of business and the economy damaged even more. Beating COVID is the only way to protect our economy. Yes we have great news of possible vaccines on the horizon but a vaccine later won't help you or your family if you get sick now. The federal government is here to help your communities. We are providing unprecedented direct support to those businesses impacted by any shutdown orders. We are there for workers who lose hours who lose their job. It's tough but I know we can get through this. We're seeing record spikes this morning across the country so I urge the premiers and the mayors to please do the right thing. Act now to protect public health. If you think something is missing in the support we're offering your citizens tell us we will work with you as we have since day one. The federal government promised to have Canadians backs and we will whatever it takes for as long as it takes. We all know the virus is surging so once again I'm asking all Canadians to please follow your local public health guidelines. Wash your hands wear a mask keep a safe two distance two meters distance from each other and download the COVID alert app. Together we will get through this. Over the last few days Canada has recorded a record number of cases and the situation concerns us a lot. The virus is spreading rapidly and that's why we must continue our efforts. So please follow your public health authorities advice. Wash your hands wear a mask keep a safe two meters distance from each other and download the COVID alert app. Together we will get through this. Job one right now is keeping people safe so whether it's by buying more PPE or helping to ramp up testing that's what our government is focused on. Over the past few days we've provided over 1.2 million pairs of nitrile gloves to workers on the front lines with millions more to come. We've also provided over 3.3 million rapid tests to the provinces and territories with more on the way and to ensure that we have as many resources as possible Health Canada approved another rapid test the BD veritor. This is a handheld device that can process a test in just over 15 minutes. Canada has a contract for 7.6 million of these tests overall with millions arriving before the end of this year. We expect delivery to start in the next few weeks. A ce jour, nous avons four ni plus de 3.3 million de tests de dépistage rapide aux provinces et aux territoires et plusieurs autres suivront. Et pour assurer notre accès au plus grand nombre de ressources possibles, Health Canada a approuvé un autre outil de dépistage rapide, le BD veritor. Il s'agit d'un appareil portatif qui peut effectuer un test en un peu plus de 15 minutes. Le Canada a conclu une entente pour obtenir 7.6 millions de ces tests au total avec la livraison des premiers millions prévus pour les semaines à venir. Finding a safe, effective vaccine is vital to stop the spread of COVID-19. That's why we've secured millions of doses of potential vaccines from the world's leading vaccine manufacturers and therapeutics. Right now, scientists and companies are working around the clock and just yesterday we heard promising news from Pfizer and BioNTech's vaccine candidate. Canada signed a deal to secure millions of these doses back in August, adding to our diverse portfolio of potential vaccines and therapeutics. We will continue to support researchers and scientists in the weeks and months to come. Hier encore, on a received des nouvelles encourageantes concernant le candidat vaccine de Pfizer et BioNTech. En nous, le Canada a signé un accord pour obtenir des millions de doses de ce vaccin qui fait partie de nos options diversifiées de vaccins potentiels. Nous allons continuer de collaborer avec les scientifiques et lorsqu'un vaccin sera approuvé, nous allons être prêts. Since the start of this pandemic, we've seen Canadian companies step up to make personal protective equipment. And as a part of our Made in Canada plan, we've been supporting businesses like General Motors in Oshawa to do just that. So far, they've made nearly five million masks for people right here at home. These masks are made by Canadians, for Canadians. And the production of these essential pieces of PPE are creating good jobs. On that note, the newly ratified agreement between GM and Unifor is great news for workers and for our auto industry in Canada. I spoke with Mary Barra, the CEO of GM yesterday, and we're both excited about what our future collaboration could bring. This agreement brings up to 1,700 new good-paying jobs in Oshawa while securing jobs in St. Catherine's and Woodstock. This is a vote of confidence by industry leaders in Canada's economy. Our government will continue to work with our partners to ensure that Canadians get good jobs they can rely on. I want to end this morning by taking a moment to recognize that tomorrow we will mark Remembrance Day. Canadians would normally gather at cenotaphs across the country to pay tribute to those who fought for our freedom. People would gather at local Royal Canadian legions to thank the heroes who kept this country strong and free. But this year, this year will be different. COVID-19 means many ceremonies are online. Many veterans are staying at home. And too many of the legions that provide support for them are facing tough times themselves. Our veterans served Canada with honour and valor. They stepped up for us, and now we must step up for them. So today, I can announce that the government of Canada is providing $20 million to create the new Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund. This fund is designed to help veterans organizations keep providing services. Over $17 million of the funding will go to the Royal Canadian Legion, Annavets, True Patriot Love, and Vets Canada. The remaining amount is available through application to other veterans organizations that have been affected by COVID-19. Minister McCauley will have more to share on this in a few minutes. But to the women and men who have served our country, I want to say this. You represent the best of who we are, and we will forever be in your debt. And to all those who bravely serve today, thank you for everything you do. Today, I can announce that the government of Canada is going to invest $20 million in the creation of the Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund. This fund is designed to help these organizations continue to provide services to support those who have been affected by the crisis. This week, even if we can't get together as we are used to doing, we can still show our support to our former combatants by bringing a cup of coffee and watching the ceremonies of the day of our memories online. I encourage Canadians to seek the word click. Canada is remembering on social media to read stories of service and sacrifice about our brave women and men in uniform. In view of the day of our memories, let's give tribute to our former combatants who have given us so much and to our soldiers who continue to be there for us. Thank you.