Mr. Speaker, this past weekend, mothers across Canada were celebrated for their courage, hard work and resilience. As the saying goes, it takes a village to raise a child. Across the country this past year, families such as my own saw their villages shift and oftentimes disappear.
Kudos to all the moms out there for single-handedly embodying the village our children need. Their efforts day in and day out to get children and communities through the past year cannot be overlooked. My hat goes off to all the mothers who took on more hats than anyone should have to, from teacher to referee, IT support, camp counsellor and oftentimes a friend to children struggling to adjust.
I would like to give special thanks to my mom and my mother-in-law for the countless care packages, video calls and impromptu dance classes with my children. To my wife Jo, Ayva and Maya’s mom, I say that we are incredibly lucky to have her in our lives.
Once again, to all those taking on a motherly role, I wish a happy Mother’s Day. No amount of celebrating will ever truly live up to the tireless work they do each and every day.