To my Jewish friends observing Rosh Hashanah, I extend my greetings and best wishes for the coming New Year.

Jewish Canadians will mark the High Holiday by reflecting on the past while looking ahead. It is an opportunity to learn from past challenges and build on successes for the future.

As you celebrate the beginning of the New Year, I hope all Canadians join you and take the opportunity to honour the contribution of the Jewish community to our country’s shared multicultural heritage.

Shana Tova.