“Brighter Days Ahead”; Canadians Return Trudeau for a Third term as Prime Minister

#Canada, September 21, 2021 – “Some have talked about division, but that’s not what I see. That’s not what I’ve seen these past weeks, across the country. I see Canadians, standing together. Together, in your determination to end this pandemic. Together for real climate action, for $10-a-day child care, for homes that are … for middle class families. For our shared journey on the path of reconciliation. As Canadians, you’ve elected parliamentarians to deliver on all this, and our team, our government, is ready.

When I became prime minister six years ago, I didn’t know, I couldn’t know what the future would have for us. We didn’t know that our country would face the pandemic of the century or a world economic crisis.

What I knew already, however, is that together Canadians are able to go through any obstacle, and that’s exactly what we will continue to do. I’ve heard: You don’t want us to talk about politics or elections. You want us to focus on the job that we need to do for you.

I hear you when you say that you just want to get back to the things you love, not worry about this pandemic or about the election, that you just want to know that your members of parliament of all stripes will have your back through this crisis, and beyond.

The moment we face demands real important change, and you have given this parliament, and this government, clear direction.

You have a choice. You have given parliamentarians a clear mandate for us to … end this pandemic once and for all and build a better future. You have elected a government in Ottawa that will fight for you and will deliver for you every day.

We heard you. We’re hearing you when you say you want more daycare places and a stronger health-care system, affordable housing and good green jobs and continue to go forth on the way of reconciliation, investments for the middle class and all those working hard to be part of it.

My friends, I’m ready. I’m ready to continue this fight. Our team is ready.”

• Excerpt from Election Night Speech of Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada