Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued a statement today (mon) acknowledging that Canadians across the country will be gathering today in person or virtually to celebrate Thanksgiving with their loved ones to reflect on blessings from the last year. Trudeau says since the start of the pandemic, Canadians have shown countless acts of kindness. “They have helped one another by donating to food banks, volunteering to assist the most vulnerable, and demonstrating what it means to love their neighbours. ” The Prime Minister is encouraging everyone this year to show compassion to those in need and give back. Trudeau added that Thanksgiving also provides Canadians an opportunity to give thanks to front-line health care workers who have gone above and beyond to provide care and support to residents during the pandemic. Canada’s Prime Minister also saluted the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Red Cross in his Thanksgiving statement for sending resources to regions hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic.