“This weekend, Canadians are gathering with family and friends for Thanksgiving. It’s a chance to slow down, reflect, and give thanks. For what and who you value most in life.

As we gather, we give thanks for Canada – for the rights, freedoms, and opportunities we share. Across our provinces and territories, in communities large and small, we bring different histories, traditions, and perspectives. Canada’s founding insight is that unity is not uniformity, that our differences are strengths to nurture rather than risks to manage, and that our values serve as an unshakeable foundation.

This Thanksgiving comes at a consequential moment. The world has changed, and Canada faces threats to our economy, our security, and our sovereignty. Meeting these challenges takes a strong country – and Canada is strongest when we stand together.

We see that strength in Canadians supporting local businesses, buying Canadian, and looking out for their neighbours. We see it in people giving back to their communities and working to create a better future for their families. Together, these choices add up to something greater than any of us could achieve alone.

Generations of Canadians have built this country. This Thanksgiving, we give thanks for all they have passed on to us, for the care Canadians show one another, and for the future we are building together.

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada – from my family to yours.”