 Hello everyone, bonjour à tous. Tonight at sundown, the Jewish community will mark the first night of Passover. Family and friends will gather around the Seder table to read from the Haggadah, enjoy symbolic foods like matzah and maror and drink wine. And all around the world, Jewish people will remember the story of the Exodus by asking questions and sharing age-old traditions. The Jewish Park invites us to find a source of hope and perseverance and to celebrate the triumph of light on the darkness. It reminds us that good will always bring it to the bad and that it is important to defend our convictions. The story of the Jewish Park is drawn from the Bible, but the issues of hatred and persecution are still present in our days. We've all seen a frightening rise in hate-motivated crimes against the Jewish community, both here in Canada and around the world. So I want to be clear, anti-Semitism has no place in our country or anywhere else. It's up to each and every one of us to call it out and to speak up against hatred in all its forms. Because only together can we build a more inclusive and safer world for everyone. I would like to take the time to highlight the rich culture and heritage that the Jewish communities bring to this country. Every day, the Canadian Jewish Confessions greatly contribute to our communities. The Jewish values, like the Ticun Hollam, encourage us to take care of each other. We can all be inspired. My friends, on behalf of my family, I wish you a happy Passover. Chag Pesach Samer.