“In 2021, we will continue our fight against COVID-19 with a renewed sense of hope.
“I also express my gratitude to those working on the front lines of the pandemic, who put the interests of their neighbours, their communities, and their country ahead of their own every day” – Prime Minister
By Siva Sivapragasam
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent out a call to all Canadians to build a Canada that is stronger, fairer, and more equitable for everyone.
In his New Year message, the Prime Minister has expressed concern that a global pandemic has threatened the health,economy, and the very way of life. He has also demanded that the country should act to address racism,discrimination, and injustices.
“This year has been challenging for many of us. We have experienced a global pandemic that has threatened our health, our economy, and our very way of life. We have seen acts of senseless violence that have devastating impacts on our communities. And, we have heard heartbreaking stories and calls for justice from racialized Canadians and Indigenous peoples, demanding that we act now to address racism, discrimination, and injustices in our country’’, stated the Prime Minister in his new year message.
The Prime Minister has expressed hope that “We will continue our fight against COVID – 19 with a renewed sense of hope and ensurethat all Canadians will have free access to vaccines as soon as possible. We will also keep doing what it takes, for as long as it takes, to support people and businesses through the crisis.Businesses, entrepreneurs, workers, and all Canadians have shown incredible resilience and resolve throughout the many challenges they have faced this year.”
Prime Minister Trudeau has emphasized in his message that the Pandemic has shown us what we can accomplish and overcome when we all work together toward shared goals and values.
