 We have lots to talk about today, so let's get right to it. We're at a tipping point in this pandemic. Not only is the second wave underway, yesterday we hit the highest daily recorded cases, well above what we saw this spring. I know this is discouraging, especially going into Thanksgiving weekend. But remember this, when things were at their bleakest during the first wave, Canadians pulled together and flattened the curve. Every time you wear a mask, every time you stay home when going out is unnecessary. Every time you help a friend download the COVID Alert app, you are part of the solution. We flattened the curve before, we can do it again. And now, we have even more tools to help us. On Tuesday, Minister Anand and Minister Haidu announced that the government has signed an agreement with Abbott Rapid Diagnostics for up to 20.5 million rapid tests. The COVID Alert app is up and running in 8 out of 10 provinces, now including PEI, and has been downloaded more than 4 million times. The more people use the app, the more powerful this tool will become. It's another way for each of us to do our part to protect our loved ones, our neighbors, and our fellow Canadians. The new cases are increasing, and there is a huge pressure on hospitals and health workers who are more and more exhausted. Together, we have managed to flatten the curve in the spring, and we are able to do it again. And now, we have even more tools to help us. On Tuesday, Minister Anand and Minister Haidu announced a hearing that will allow us to get up to 20.5 million rapid tests. In addition, 8 out of 10 provinces, including Quebec and the island of Prince Edward, are now using the free COVID Alert app, which has been downloaded more than 4 million times in the country. Plus, there are people who use it, plus the tool will be effective. It's a way for all of us to protect our loved ones, our neighbors, and our frontline workers. So I invite you to download the app right now. Our top priority is keeping Canadians safe as we support people through this storm. This morning, we received the news that 378,000 jobs were added to the economy in September as the unemployment rate continues to go down. This is good news for a lot of people, but we also know that there's still lots more work to be done. Earlier this week, Canadians could begin accessing the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit for people who are not covered at work if they get COVID-19 or if a family member gets sick. Next week, applications will also open for the Canada Recovery Benefit, which is replacing SERB for those who can't access EI. At the same time, we're also looking at how else we can support businesses as we outlined in the Throne Speech. Today we are announcing new support for Canadian businesses so that they can keep workers on the job and get through the coming months. Deputy Prime Minister Freeland will provide more details, but here's the bottom line. Even if many businesses have now reopened, most are not back to full capacity while many others are facing the uncertainty of a second wave. Our goal is to support Canadian employers and help businesses bridge to better times. That's why we are updating support for commercial rent and mortgage payments with the new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy. This will provide support to businesses directly, not through landlords. For businesses who've seen a revenue drop, the new rent subsidy can support up to 65% of eligible expenses and up to 90% for businesses temporarily shut down by a mandatory second wave public health order. At the same time, we are extending the wage subsidy at a rate of up to 65% of eligible wages to December and expanding the Canada Emergency Business Account for those small businesses that need it, including with an additional $10,000 forgivable loan. We'll also work to target financial support directly to businesses that have temporarily shut down as a result of local public health directions. We know this second wave will be even harder for those who get hit. That's why our response needs to be targeted and effective. Small and large businesses create jobs, drive our economy, and make our communities stronger. Our government will continue to do whatever it takes to support them. As we mentioned during the Trump speech, our government will continue to support businesses that are experiencing difficulties during this crisis. This morning, we learned that 378,000 employees were added to the economy in September and that the unemployment rate is still low. That's good news, but there's still a lot of work to be done. Even if many businesses are open again, most of them don't work in full-time and others are worried about the uncertainty generated by the second wave. That's why we are adjusting the help of the commercial lawyer by creating the new Canada Emergency Subvention for the lawyer. This support will go directly to businesses that have lost money because of the crisis. Subvention will reach up to 65% of eligible expenses and 90% for businesses that have to be temporarily shut down as a result of local public health directions. We will also continue to do so by adding up to 65% of eligible salaries to December and the emergency account for Canadian businesses, among other things, by adding $10,000 of conditional remittances for small businesses that need it. We are warning of targeted financial support to help businesses that have to close their doors temporarily to combat explosions. We know that the second wave will be even more difficult for those who will be affected. Our response must be targeted and effective. For many, the action of grace is a time to share a good meal between family and friends. Even if this tradition has been broken this year, we must not forget that there are also Canadians who live in a serious food insecurity situation. This sad reality has been accentuated by the pandemic. In April, we announced an investment of $100 million in order to improve food access for Canadians in the most remote parts of the United States. Today, I announce that we will add $100 million more to national, regional and local organizations that are coming to help those who are not eating at their meals. This good time will be spent by the Intermediary Fund for Food Security of the Government of Canada, and the Minister will be able to provide more detail in a few moments. This morning, I went to the grocery store to buy food for the remittances at a food bank. We remembered a few tips for those who want to make donations, and I know that you are many to think about others this weekend of the action of grace. Priorize non-pairing food like canned food. Food prepared in the microwave oven is easier to access for those who don't have a oven and don't forget to make healthy choices. Our government will continue to support Canadians during this crisis, especially the most vulnerable who are the hardest to touch, but I encourage everyone to do their part. In April, we invested $100 million in emergency funding to help food banks and community organizations with their vital work. Today, I can announce that we're putting another $100 million towards supporting food banks, local food security organizations, indigenous groups serving vulnerable people in communities, and partners for Northern communities. Last night, I had a video call with Food Banks Canada and got to hear from incredible volunteers and staff from right across the country. They do remarkable work supporting vulnerable Canadians every day, and that includes this Thanksgiving weekend. No one should be left behind regardless of where they live. In July, when we finalized the Safe Restart Agreement, the federal government and the First Ministers recognized that smaller jurisdictions face distinct challenges and circumstances. Today, I can announce that additional top-up funds of over $37 million will be included in the first payments to the territories under this agreement. A supplemental $41.4 million will also go towards air carriers to ensure essential air services to remote communities in the north. Minister Leblanc will have more details in a few minutes, but I want to especially thank MPs Larry Bagnell and Michael McLeod and our Minister of Northern Affairs Dan Vandal for their leadership and their important work on supporting our Northern communities. I know that the long weekend is coming, and that several are disappointed not to be able to get together. The Grace Act, as we know it, may be different, but we are committed together to make all the efforts possible to stop the spread of the virus during the next few weeks so that we may be able to take Christmas in person with those we love. Every time you wear a mask, that you stay at home when it is not necessary to go out, that you tell a friend to download the alert COVID application, you are part of the solution. Our Thanksgiving traditions may be temporarily changed by this pandemic, but our resilience and our determination remain strong. What we do now will shape the numbers we see in two weeks and set us, hopefully, on the right track for family gatherings at Christmas. So let's work together and let's flatten the curve.