Happy Canada Day

Hello friends and neighbours,

Tonight, on the eve of Canada Day, I want to take a moment to reflect on this incredible country we call home. Canada is a nation built on ideals of freedom, resilience, and hard work. A country that has opened its doors to so many (such as myself) with a simple but powerful expectation: that we leave it better than we found it.

Now, we know things aren't perfect. Progress isn't always easy, and we're reminded every day of the challenges and human suffering around us. But the beauty of our country is that, despite our imperfections, we have the freedom, and indeed, the responsibility to stand up and help make things better.

Even amidst troubling headlines, every day I spend in our community fills me with gratitude, pride, and a sense of duty. Meeting you all through this Facebook group, conversations we have in the streets, and seeing the conviction in your eyes. It is a reminder that together, our future can - and will - be brighter.

So tomorrow, however you choose to celebrate Canada Day, please know that I'm grateful to each of you-for your friendship, your neighbourly hellos, and your commitment to building a stronger community and country.

Happy Canada Day!

Alex